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@@ -12,9 +12,9 @@ System-specific functionality is obtained through a `sys` Forth word. This word # Forth compatibility -Alee implements a large majority of the "core" and "core extension" [glossaries](https://forth-standard.org/standard/core). Implementation is tracked in `compat.txt`, with missing words listed below. Fundamental words are built into Alee (written in C++); the rest of the implementation is in `core.fth`. +Alee implements a large majority of the "core" and "core extension" [word sets](https://forth-standard.org/standard/core). Implementation is tracked in `compat.txt`, with missing words listed below. Fundamental words are built into Alee (written in C++); the rest of the implementation is in `core.fth` and `core-ext.fth`. -This means Alee should be executed as `alee core.fth` to include these words. Alternatively, the `standalone` target packages the `core.fth` dictionary into the program. +Running Alee without `core.fth` or `core-ext.fth` passed as arguments will leave you with a minimal word set. The `standalone` target will package the `core.fth` dictionary into the program. **Missing** core features: * Pictured numeric output conversion `<# #>` @@ -36,8 +36,8 @@ Alee requires `make` and a C++17-compatible compiler. To compile, simply run the `make` command. This will produce a library, `libalee.a`, as well as a REPL binary named `alee`. A `small` target exists that optimizes the build for size. A `fast` target exists that optimizes for maximum performance on the host system. -The `standalone` target will produce a `alee-standalone` binary that contains and pre-loads the core dictionary. -The `msp430` target builds Alee for the [MSP430G2553](https://www.ti.com/product/MSP430G2553) microcontroller. Like `standalone`, the core dictionary is built into the binary. +The `standalone` target will produce a `alee-standalone` binary that has the core dictionary built in. +The `msp430` target builds Alee for the [MSP430G2553](https://www.ti.com/product/MSP430G2553) microcontroller. This target requires `standalone` for the core dictionary. Configurable constants and types are defined either in the Makefile or in `types.hpp`. |