Specification

This section provides the detailed specification for the MICAL language.

• Syntax & Structure: File encoding, line processing, comments, directives, indentation, and the overall structure of a MICAL file.
• Keys: Word keys and quoted keys, their syntax rules, and error cases.
• Values: Type determination algorithm, each value type, and the fallback behavior.
• Block Strings: Multi-line string syntax, base indent detection, the explicit indentation indicator, line classification, styles, and chomping indicators.
• Prefix Blocks: Indentation-based block syntax, opener recognition, body indentation rules, prefix concatenation, and nesting.