BER Programming Language - Deployment

Where is BER Supported?

BER is designed to be lightweight and flexible, making it ideal for multiple platforms. Currently, BER supports:

• Windows (7 and above) - Fully supported, including scripting and project execution.
• Linux - Community builds available; core functionality works via compatibility layers.
• macOS - Partial support, primarily for scripting and learning purposes.
• Embedded Systems (Experimental) - For hobby projects and small devices.

BER scripts (.ber files) can be run on any device with the BER runtime installed.

Packaging Your BER Projects

When your project is ready, you can package it as a .exe or compatible executable using the create command:

create "MyProject".exe

This generates a packaged executable file from your BER scripts that can be distributed and run on supported platforms.

Other useful commands:

• duplicate "MyProject".exe — create a copy of your project executable.
• rename "MyProject"(1).exe — rename a project file with an optional number suffix.
• remove "MyProject".exe — delete the project executable.

Running BER Projects

To run a packaged project, use the play command:

play "MyProject".exe

You can pause, restart, or load projects easily:

• pause "MyProject".exe — pauses the running project.
• restart "MyProject".exe — restarts the project from the beginning.
• load "MyProject".exe — loads project data without running.

Deployment Tips & Best Practices

• Keep your BER scripts organized into clear functions and modules.
• Test your projects on multiple supported platforms if possible.
• Use comments /c ... e\ liberally to document your code.
• Back up your projects regularly before packaging.
• Consider your audience and platform capabilities when deploying projects.

Known Limitations

While BER is powerful, it’s still growing. Here are some current limitations:

• Limited GUI support — mostly console or script-driven outputs.
• Experimental support on non-Windows platforms.
• No official package manager yet; manual packaging is required.
• Advanced multi-threading and async features are under development.