Verse Release (8/19/2024)

New Features and Improvements

Enhanced Object-Oriented Programming Support

• Implemented robust class inheritance mechanism
• Added support for public and private class members
• Introduced the self keyword for referring to the current instance within class methods

Improved Access Control

• Private methods and properties are now denoted by prefixing with an underscore (_)
• Added runtime checks to prevent unauthorized access to private class members from outside the class

Enhanced Error Handling and Debugging

• Improved error messages for common issues like undefined variables and invalid function calls
• Added detailed logging for method entries, exits, and function calls to aid in debugging

Refined Class Construction

• Updated object creation process to properly set up the prototype chain
• Ensured correct handling of constructors in the inheritance hierarchy

Memory Management Improvements

• Implemented proper scope management for class methods and constructors
• Ensured cleanup of temporary scopes after method execution

JavaScript Interoperability

• Maintained support for integrating JavaScript classes and functions
• Improved error handling when interacting with JavaScript objects

These enhancements significantly improve the robustness and capabilities of the custom scripting language, particularly in the realm of object-oriented programming and debugging. Users can now write more structured and maintainable code with proper encapsulation and inheritance.