Welcome to MarioKart.

Created in Spring 2023 by Andy Garcha.

Variables

Declaration

When creating a new variable, initialize it using the data type followed by the identifier.

int enemy1;

MarioKart supports int, String, char, real, and boolean. ints will declare it with a value of 0. Strings declare to "", chars to '', reals to 0.0, and booleans to true.

Assignment

If you need to assign a new value to a variable, simply follow this syntax:

enemy1 tiesWith 3;

Initialization

If you need to initialize a new variable, simply follow this syntax:

String enemy1Name tiesWith "Todd";

Typing

Variables are not dynamic. Once something is declared an int, it must remain an int.

Casting and type-switching are not allowed in MarioKart.

Functions

Defining a Function

Defining a function in MarioKart requires an output type, a name, and optional parameters (each with their own types). Example:

boolean collision requires int x1, int x2, int y1, int y2 {
   if x1 isTiedWith x2 and y1 isTiedWith y2 return true;
   else return false;
}

This function takes in four ints, and returns a boolean. The requires keyword is how you signify parameters in MarioKart - if your function has no parameters, you do not need this keyword whatsoever.

Calling Functions

The summon keyword initiates a function call. Example:

summon collision using enemy1x, enemy2x, enemy1y, enemy2y;

Again, the using keyword is only used if the function has parameters. This function would return a value of true or false based on its parameters.

Control Flow

Looping

In terms of for loops, MarioKart runs like the following:

time trial from lap 0 to 18 by 2 {
 ...
}

In this example, a for loop is running from 0 to 18 (inclusive), while incrementing by 2.

In terms of while loops, MarioKart runs like the following:

time trial to lap 18 {
 ...
 lap increase 1
}

This loop just goes iterates by 1 until it gets to 18 (inclusive).

Conditionals

Conditionals are written like this:

first "x1 isTiedWith 15" {
 return "correct!";
}
second "x1 isFurtherThan 15" {
 return "too high!";
}
last {
 return "too low!";
}

For MarioKart, first acts as if, second, third, fourth, and so on acts as else if, and last acts as else.

Operators and Comparators

Java Operator	MK Operator
=	tiesWith
+	boost
-	slip
*	superStar
/	blueShell
%	%
+=	multiMushroom
-=	redShell
*=	goldenMushroom
/=	fallOffTheMap
++	overtake
--	getPassed
!	not
==	isTiedWith
!=	isNotTiesWith
>	isFurtherThan
>=	isBetterThan
<	isBehind
<=	isWorseThan
&&	and
or	or

Collections

Creation

MarioKart uses garages to store variables. garages are not restricted to a type. garage enemy1Stats[7];

Modification

To modify a specific space in a garage, use the following syntax: enemy1Stats[3] tiesWith "defeated";

Access and Deletion

To access a specific space in a garage, use the following syntax: enemy1Stats[3];

Built-in Functions

rob

To delete a specific space in a garage, use the following command:

rob enemy1Stats[3];

This initializes a garage of length 7.

setAblaze

To clear an entire garage, use the following command:

setAblaze enemy1Stats;

print

To print, simply use:

print "Hello World!";

Keywords

keyword	java alternative
garage	array
time trial	for / while
summon	func
requires	()
first	if
second	else if
third	else if
fourth	else if
fifth	else if
sixth	else if
seventh	else if
eighth	else if
ninth	else if
tenth	else if
eleventh	else if
twelfth	else
last	else

Google Sheet

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sydhecTJOR_gCx7WWyMLkqbHQ5fe810liVykVgWQfjI/edit?usp=sharing