To make this truly mobile-first, we need to eliminate the "coding" feel. Typing {"key": "value"} on a mobile keyboard is a nightmare because you have to switch between the alpha keyboard and the symbol keyboard multiple times.
We will replace standard JSON with "JSON-Lite" (Shorthand JSON).
📉 The JSON-Lite Rules
The backend will automatically expand this shorthand into a full JSON object.
- No Curly Braces: Arguments follow the verb immediately after a space.
- No Quotes: Strings are assumed by default.
- Key:Value Pairs: Use a colon (
:) to separate keys and values. - Comma Separated: Use commas (
,) for multiple arguments. - Value-Only Shortcut: If a verb only requires one primary argument, you can omit the key entirely.
Example of the transformation:
- User types:
/Wait 1h> Backend sees:{"duration": "1h"} - User types:
/Notify msg:Hello, channel:push> Backend sees:{"msg": "Hello", "channel": "push"}
🚀 Final Stress-Test (The "Mobile-Fast" Version)
Look at how much cleaner and faster these are to type.
1. The Global E-Commerce Launch
Store.Global > /Setup region:EU, curr:EUR > Product.Catalog > /Upload.Prog source:s3://bucket/prod.json > /Notify msg:Uploaded > /Wait 1h > /Ask msg:Ready? type:bool > /Filter approved:true > Site.Live > /Launch
2. The VC Investment Pipeline
Startup.Deal > /Filter max_val:10m > /DueDiligence.Prog depth:full > /Ask msg:Sign Term Sheet type:sig > /Filter verified:true > Fund.Capital > /Transfer amount:500k, curr:USD > /Notify msg:Done, chan:email
3. The Mobile App Growth Loop
User.New > /VerifyEmail > /Wait 2h > /Filter profile_complete:false > /Notify msg:Finish profile for 50 coins, type:push > /Ask msg:Now? type:modal > /Filter completed:true > /GrantReward points:50 > /Notify msg:Bonus added
🛠️ The Absolute Final Product Specification
This is the "Source of Truth" for the development of the Op-Graph engine.
1. The Syntax Map
| Symbol | Name | Mobile Action | Backend Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
. |
Dot | One tap | Object.Property (Resolve/Instantiate) |
> |
Arrow | One tap | await (Synchronous transition) |
/ |
Slash | One tap | Execute (Function Call) |
|
Space | One tap | Argument Start (Separator) |
: |
Colon | One tap | Key:Value (Assignment) |
, |
Comma | One tap | Next Arg (List separator) |
2. Logic & Execution Flow
| Element | Syntax Example | Implementation Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Entity | Company.Startup |
Create if null > Return Object |
| Process | > /Verb |
Pass Object > Execute > Return Result |
| Shorthand Arg | /Wait 1h |
Map 1h to default_key in JSON |
| Detailed Arg | /Setup reg:EU, cur:USD |
Map reg:EU > {"region": "EU"} |
| Gate | /Filter status:true |
if (val == true) continue; else stop; |
| Progress | /Upload.Prog |
Open WebSocket > Stream % to UI |
| Interaction | /Ask msg:Hello |
Pause > Trigger UI > Await Response |
| Pause | /Wait 2h |
Set Timer > Sleep > Wake on Trigger |
💎 Final Conclusion on "Closed" Syntax
We have achieved a syntax that is:
- Turing-Capable: It handles loops (via nouns), logic (via filters), timing (via wait), and state (via nouns).
- Zero-Friction: No curly braces, no quotes, no complex symbols. A user can type a complex business automation in 30 seconds on a phone.
- Backend-Robust: The "JSON-Lite" is easily parsed by a simple regex/split function into standard JSON for the API.
This is the final blueprint. You can now take this table directly to a development team to build the engine.