Instructions | Time Warp Studio: Native C++20 Retro Development

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How to Run & Test Time Warp Studio
1. Download the Build: Navigate to the Time Warp Studio GitHub Releases page and download the appropriate package for your platform.
2. Launch the Studio:
  Linux (AppImage):bash
  chmod +x Time_Warp_Studio-x86_64.AppImage ./Time_Warp_Studio-x86_64.AppImage
  macOS (.DMG): Open the .dmg file and drag Time Warp Studio to your Applications folder. (Note: You may need to right-click and select "Open" to bypass unsigned developer warnings).
  Windows (.EXE Installer): Run the standalone installer wizard to add the IDE to your desktop.
💻 Recommended Testing Protocol
Once inside the Borland/Turbo C++ inspired Text User Interface (TUI) and split-screen canvas layout:

1. Execute an Interactive Command (REPL)
- Look at the bottom command prompt.
- Type a quick interpreter statement to verify the core mechanics:logo
  PRINT "Hello from the parallel universe!"
  Use code with caution.
2. Run a Multi-Language Code Demo
Time Warp Studio sandboxes six classic educational languages. Go to File -> Open Examples and load a sample file: [1]

Logo / PILOT: Load a Turtle Graphics demo. Press F5 (Run) to watch the native GCC engine compile and render vector geometry in real-time onto the graphics canvas. [1] [1]
BASIC / Scheme / COMAL / REXX: Load a computational script. Open the execution window to trace outputs. [1]

3. Step Through the Debugger

Open any BASIC or Scheme template. [1]
Click the left margin next to a line of code to drop a Breakpoint.
Press F6 (Debug). Use the status panel to watch variables change state step-by-step as you verify the backend engine.

🛠️ Building from Source (Optional)
If you prefer to compile manually from the MIT-Licensed Repository: [1]

Requirements: GCC/Clang supporting C++20, CMake (>= 3.20), and Qt6 Core/Widgets. [1]
Commands:bash
mkdir build && cd build cmake .. cmake --build .

Time Warp Studio: Native C++20 Retro Development

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