Functions

Defining and using functions to get invited to Drake's party 👯‍♂️

Defining a Function

To define a function in 6ix Esolang, use this syntax:

mans <function_name> takes <param1> <param2> ... does
    # function body
    send <value>   # (optional) return value
bet

• mans starts the function definition.
• <function_name> is the name of your function.
• takes is followed by a list of parameter names.
• does marks the start of the function body.
• send <value> returns a value from the function (optional).
• bet ends the function definition.

Example:

mans add takes x y does
    croski result x addy y
    send result
bet

Calling a Function

To call a function, use the ahlie keyword:

ahlie <function_name> <arg1> <arg2> ...

Example:

ahlie add 5 7

This will output 12.

Assigning Function Results to Variables

You can assign the result of a function call to a variable:

croski <var_name> ahlie <function_name> <arg1> <arg2> ...

Example:

croski sum ahlie add 10 20
allow it sum

This will output 30.

Returning Values

Use send <value> inside a function to return a value. If send is omitted, the function returns nothing.

Examples

6ix Esolang

mans greet takes name does
    croski greeting eh"Hello, {name}"
    send greeting
bet

ahlie greet "World"

---

Python

def greet (name):
    print(f'Hello {name}')
    return
bet

ahlie greet "World"

This will output Hello, World.

6ix Esolang

mans greet takes name does
    croski greeting eh"Hello, {name}"
    send greeting
bet

ahlie greet "World"

---

Python

def greet (name):
    print(f'Hello {name}')
    return
bet

ahlie greet "World"

This will output Hello, World.

Notes

• Functions can access and modify variables.
• Arguments are passed by value.
• You can use math and string operations inside functions.

For more details, see the interpreter source code.