[#169] Create an infix version for setVar and rename newVar

Description

Problem: To resemble more other imperative languages, it would be nice to rename newVar to a shorter word and add infix operator for setVar

Solution: Rename newVar to just new and add (.=) as infix operator for setVar

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Resolves #169 (closed)

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