What language are the HDL files?

[Kohaugustine]

Dear All,

I've recently begun to commit to studying the book Elements of Computing Systems, and have completed reading chapter 1 and am looking to start on its projects. I understand the concept of electronic design and verification as explained in the book, but would just like to ask what is the HDL language that is used to create all the chips? Is the HDL code VHDL or Verilog? What is the text editor that anyone would recommend to use to best aid in the coding of the hdl files?

Thank you!

Best,
AKKO

[ybakos]

It is a simplified HDL syntax specifically for the Hack platform.

I personally recommend Sublime Text, but any lightweight text editor is fine.