Language basics These topics cover the basics for the Genero Business Development Language Syntax features Genero BDL is an English-like programming language, easy to write and read. Data types Selecting the correct data type assists you in the input, storage, and display of your data. Type conversions Explains data type conversion rules of the language. Literals Describes the syntax of literals (constant values) to be used in sources. Expressions Shows the possible expressions supported in the language. Operators This section describes basic syntax elements that can appear in expressions. Flow control Definition of language elements and instructions that control the flow of a program. Functions Describes user defined functions. Variables Explains how to define program variables. Constants The definition of constants allows to centralize common static values. Records Records allow structured program variables definitions. Arrays Arrays (static or dynamic) allow to handle an ordered collection of elements. Dictionary A dictionary holds an unordered collection of elements accessed by a key. Types Types can be defined by the programmer to centralize the definition of complex/structured variables.