What is SSAL?
SSAL (pronounced "sal" like the Portuguese word for salt) is a lightweight, cross-platform automation language designed to simplify project tasks such as building, running, and cleaning up files. It serves as an easy alternative to batch files, shell scripts, and Makefiles.
Why SSAL?
When working on projects, developers often need to automate repetitive tasks like:
- Building source code
- Running tests
- Cleaning build artifacts
- Deploying applications
While there are many existing solutions (Make, npm scripts, shell scripts), SSAL provides a simpler, more consistent approach that works across all platforms.
Key Benefits
1. Simple Syntax
SSAL uses a straightforward, easy-to-read syntax that anyone can understand:
ssal
task build:
run "gcc main.c -o app"2. Cross-Platform
Write once, run anywhere. SSAL scripts work the same way on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
3. Language Agnostic
Use SSAL with any programming language or project type:
- C/C++ compilation
- Python script execution
- Node.js development
- And more!