Learn SEED7 with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 20, 2025
Learning Path
Learn basic syntax and data types
Study strong typing and subtyping
Experiment with custom operators
Create simple DSL constructs
Build advanced control-flow extensions
Skill Improvement Plan
Week 1: Basics, types, procedures
Week 2: Operators and custom functions
Week 3: Grammar extensions + DSL basics
Week 4: Compiling to C + optimization
Week 5: Full DSL or interpreter project
Interview Questions
What makes Seed7 unique?
How do you define new operators or statements?
Explain Seed7’s type system.
How does Seed7 compile to native code?
Can Seed7 be used to build DSLs?
Cheat Sheet
include "seed7_05.s7i"; - import libraries
const func integer square (integer x) is x * x;
define operator ** is power;
for element in list do … end for;
new statements via grammar definitions
Books
Programming Language Design and Implementation
Compiler Construction
The Seed7 Documentation (official)
DSL Engineering
Language Implementation Patterns
Tutorials
Seed7 Basic Syntax
Creating Custom Operators
Building a DSL in Seed7
Compiling to Native Code
Advanced Grammar Extensions
Official Docs
Seed7 Language Homepage
Seed7 Manual
Seed7 Examples and Tutorials
Community Links
Seed7 GitHub
Language design forums
Open-source contributions
Mailing lists
Academic groups
Community Support
Small but active mailing list
GitHub discussions
Learning resources from creator
Niche academic community
Open-source contributors