About Soplang​

Soplang is a Somali-first programming language that makes coding intuitive, inclusive, and accessible for Somali people.

Overview​

LanguageGoals​

Simplicity

Clean, easy-to-read syntax designed to make programming concepts clear and approachable.

Education

Built with learners in mind, making programming accessible to students and new developers.

Localization

Native Somali throughout, embracing Somali language and cultural context in programming.

Accessibility

Removes English-language barriers, opening programming to a wider audience of Somali speakers.

Current Version: Soplang 2.0​

• Dual Typingdoor for dynamic, tiro, qoraal, etc. for static
• Object-Oriented Programming:with fasalka, ka_dhaxal, cusub, nafta
• Control Flow:haddii, haddii_kale, haddii_kalena, loops (ku_celi, inta_ay)
• Error Handling:isku_day iyo qabasho ciladaha dhaca xilliga falka coding-ka
• Package Manager:Coming soon via the sop CLI
• Standard Library:Includes Math, File System, Network, and Date/Time
• Interpreter:Python-based (compiler planned for future release)

Soplang Tooling​

CLI Tool (sop)

For running code, managing projects, and package management.

VS Code Extension

Syntax highlighting, inline docs, and code execution.

REPL (Interactive)

Terminal-based environment with history and highlighting.

SopScript (Browser Runtime)

For online execution and learning demos.

Who Can Use It?​

Students, teachers, new developers Somali learners exploring code for the > first time Anyone passionate about coding in their native language

Community & Contribution​

Everyone is welcome to contribute!

Contribute To Soplang​