Paw Language

1.1.20 verified Fri May 01 auth: no javascript

Paw is a simple JavaScript transpiler and runner that uses Indonesian-flavored syntax, allowing developers to write code in Bahasa Indonesia. Version 1.1.20 is the current stable release, updated sporadically. It differentiates itself by offering a localized programming experience for Indonesian speakers, translating keywords like 'if' to 'jika' and 'function' to 'fungsi'. It targets Node.js and is primarily a CLI tool.

Common errors

error paww: command not found ↓

cause Global install missing or not in PATH.

fix

Run 'npm install -g paww' and ensure npm global bin is in PATH.

error SyntaxError: Unexpected token ↓

cause Paw syntax error in source file.

fix

Check Paw syntax; e.g., use 'cetak' not 'print'.

Warnings

deprecated Some keywords may change in future versions; check changelog. ↓

fix Stay updated with the repository.

gotcha Paw code is transpiled line-by-line; complex nested structures may fail. ↓

fix Use simple syntax and report issues.

Install

npm install paww

yarn add paww

pnpm add paww

Imports

paww

wrong

const paww = require('paww')

correct

import paww from 'paww'

ESM-only package; no CommonJS support.

PawRunner

wrong

const { PawRunner } = require('paww')

correct

import { PawRunner } from 'paww'

Named export available for programmatic use.

PawCompiler
```
import { PawCompiler } from 'paww'
```
Used for transpiling Paw code to JavaScript.

Quickstart

Shows how to install the CLI globally, run a Paw file, and use the compiler programmatically.

// Install globally: npm install -g paww
// Create a file hello.paw with:
// cetak("Halo Dunia!")
// Run: paww hello.paw

// Or programmatic usage:
import { PawCompiler } from 'paww';
const compiler = new PawCompiler();
const jsCode = compiler.compile('cetak("Halo Dunia!")');
console.log(jsCode); // console.log("Halo Dunia!");