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+# Waddle Programming Language
+
+## Overview
+
+Waddle is a modern, expressive programming language designed to be intuitive, readable, and powerful. It combines elements of object-oriented and functional programming with a focus on clarity and developer productivity.
+
+## Key Features
+
+### Language Characteristics
+- Strong, static typing
+- Object-oriented with interface support
+- Functional programming constructs
+- Explicit error handling
+- Concise syntax
+
+### Core Design Principles
+- Readability first
+- Explicit over implicit
+- Minimal cognitive overhead
+- Flexible type system
+
+## Basic Syntax
+
+### Type Declaration
+```waddle
+// Basic type definition
+Animal {
+    // Type implementation
+}
+
+// Inheritance
+Animal/Dog {
+    // Dog-specific implementations
+}
+
+// Interface definition
+@Mammal {
+    // Interface methods
+}
+
+// Interface implementation
+Animal/Dog -> [Mammal, Domesticated] {
+    // Multiple interface support
+}
+```
+
+### Functions
+```waddle
+// Function declaration
+// Public function
++fn calculateArea(width: Integer, height: Integer) -> [Decimal] {
+    rtn width.multiply(height);
+}
+
+// Protected Function
+fn calculateArea(width: Integer, height: Integer) -> [Decimal] {
+    rtn width.multiply(height);
+}
+
+// Private Function
+-fn calculateArea(width: Integer, height: Integer) -> [Decimal] {
+    rtn width.multiply(height);
+}
+
+// Lambda expression
+areaCalculator = fn(width: Integer, height: Integer) -> [Decimal] {
+    rtn width.multiply(height);
+}
+```
+
+### Error Handling
+```waddle
+result = riskyOperation().attempt {
+    ok {
+        // Successful execution
+        my.output.print("Operation successful");
+    }
+    
+    ValueError {
+        // Handle specific value errors
+        my.logger.log(error.getMessage());
+    }
+    
+    error {
+        // Catch-all error handling
+        my.criticalLogger.alert("Unexpected error");
+    }
+}
+
+```
+
+### Iteration
+```waddle
+// Forward iteration
+loop(i, 0->10) {
+    my.output.print(i);
+}
+
+// Foward iteration, with step
+loop(i, 0->10, 2) {
+    my.output.print(i); // outputs 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10
+}
+
+// Reverse iteration
+rloop(i, 10->0) {
+    my.output.print(i);
+}
+
+// Reverse iteration, with step
+rloop(i, 10->0, 2) {
+    my.output.print(i); // outputs 10, 8, 6, 4, 2, 0
+}
+
+```
+
+## Type System
+
+### Primitive Types
+ - `String`
+ - `Integer`
+ - `Decimal`
+ - `Boolean`
+
+### Advanced Types
+ - Arrays: `Type<>`
+ - Custom types
+ - Interface types
+
+## Unique Language Constructs
+
+### Dot Notation Methods
+ - All objects have built-in methods
+ - Chainable method calls
+ - Explicit operations
+
+```waddle
+my.text.set("Hello")
+    .concat(" World")
+    .length();
+```
+
+### Object Lifecycle
+ - Explicit constructors: `on_create`
+ - Explicit destructors: `on_destroy`
+
+### Planned Features
+ - Enhanced concurrency support
+ - Expanded standard library
+ - Advanced module system
+
+## Installation
+_Detailed installation instructions will be added as the language develops_
+
+## Contribution
+Interested in contributing to Waddle?
+ - Report issues on this repository
+ - Submit pull requests
+ - Provide feedback and suggestions
+
+## License
+Read the LICENSE.md file
+
+## Current Status
+Waddle is currently in active development.
+The language specification and implementation are evolving.
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