Syntax

📘 Introduction to TeraLang’s Syntax

TeraLang is a language designed for quickly creating mock APIs. It’s ideal for frontend developers who need fast, realistic endpoints without setting up a full backend.

This guide introduces you to the basic syntax of TeraLang so you can get productive immediately.

📁 Basic Route Structure

At its core, a TeraLang file consists of route definitions. Here’s the basic syntax:

route "/hello" GET: {
  json: {
    message: "Hello, world!"
  }
}

🔍 What’s happening here?

• route “/hello” — declares the endpoint path.

• GET: — specifies the HTTP method (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, etc.).

• json: — the JSON object returned as the response body.

🛠 Tips & Best Practices

Avoid complex logic — TeraLang is meant for simple mocks, not production.

Use consistent formatting to keep files readable.

🚀 Next Steps

Now that you understand the syntax, you’re ready to:

• Build mock endpoints for your app

• Integrate them with fetch/AJAX

• Share mock servers with teammates