Pseudo CPP Interpreter | Everything Mandar

Pseudo-C++ Interpreter is a Bash-based interactive interpreter that simulates a basic C++ REPL-like experience in the terminal.

It allows users to write and execute C++ statements line by line without manually creating a full C++ program. Internally, the script dynamically wraps user input into a valid C++ source file, compiles it using G++, and executes the binary.

This project demonstrates process automation, shell scripting, and dynamic code generation.

How It Works

User inputs C++ statements interactively
Each statement is appended to a temporary buffer
The script automatically generates a complete C++ program:
- Adds headers
- Wraps input inside main()
Compiles the code using g++
Executes the compiled binary
Invalid or problematic statements are commented out automatically

This is not a full C++ interpreter — it relies on runtime compilation.

Supported Commands

Command	Description
`help`	Display available commands
`clear`	Clear the terminal screen
`reset`	Reset current code buffer
`exit`	Exit interpreter and cleanup
`cpp <file>`	Compile & execute a C++ file
`cout`	Supported (auto-commented after execution)
`cin`	Not supported

Requirements

Linux / macOS (or WSL)
Bash shell
G++ compiler

Verify installation:

BASH

g++ --version

Usage

Clone the Repository
BASH
```
git clone https://github.com/patkarmandar/Pseudo-CPP-Interpreter.git
cd Pseudo-CPP-Interpreter
```
Make Script Executable
BASH
```
chmod +x interpreter.sh
```
Run the Interpreter
BASH
```
./interpreter.sh
```
Example Session
CPP
```
>> cout << "Hello World";
Hello World
>> int a = 5;
>> cout << a;
5
```

Limitations

cin input is not supported
Each command triggers recompilation
Not suitable for large programs
Intended for learning and experimentation

Future

Real REPL behavior
Syntax validation before compile
cin support via input buffering
Unit tests for interpreter logic