Terminology
This page lists some common words that you might encounter while working with JsonPatcher. They can be good to keep track of while reading these docs and other resources.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| JsonPatcher | The minecraft mod that runs your code |
| JsonPatcherLang | The programming language that programs are written in |
| Program[1] | A .jsonpatch file |
| Patch[1] | A program that modifies a json files |
| Script[1] | A program that is executed outside the context of any specific json file |
| Metapatch | A script executed in the context of a resource reload with the ability to change json files. |
[1] This terminology may be used inconsistently in older documentation and code