lAsl

lASL, short for low-level Assembly-like Scripting Language, is a small, embeddable programming language designed for software running on resource-constrained hardware. It aims to provide a predictable runtime, straightforward toolchain, and easy interoperability with C code, making it suitable for firmware, robotics, and edge devices.

Its design emphasizes a compact, statically typed syntax with functions, modules, and a basic type system. The language draws on familiar C-like constructs for control flow, together with lightweight macro facilities to enable zero-cost abstractions in performance-critical paths. Memory management is typically explicit, though some deployments offer optional garbage collection or manual GC avoidance.

lASL programs can be compiled to native code or to a compact bytecode for a small virtual machine. Runtimes are designed to be portable across embedded architectures such as ARM and RISC-V, with tooling for cross-compilation, simulation, and debugging. The standard library covers I/O, timers, and basic data structures.

Usage of lASL centers on embedded control tasks where determinism and small footprint are important. Common applications include device drivers, sensor data processing, and simple decision logic integrated with existing C or C++ codebases. The language is maintained by an open-source community and has a modest ecosystem of third-party libraries and example projects.

See also: embedded scripting languages, Lua, MicroPython, Wren.