Soplang (short for Somali Programming Language) is a culturally-rooted programming language designed specifically for Somali speakers. It allows developers to write code using native Somali syntax and expressions.

Soplang is designed for everyone, but especially Somali speakers who want to learn programming using their native language. It's particularly useful for students, teachers, and new developers in Somalia and the Somali diaspora.

Is Soplang free to use?

Yes, Soplang is completely free and open-source under the MIT License. You can download, use, and contribute to its development without any cost.

What platforms does Soplang work on?

Soplang works on Windows, macOS, and Linux/UNIX operating systems. It has a Python-based interpreter that runs on all major platforms.

How can I contribute to Soplang?

You can contribute to Soplang by helping with code development, documentation, translations, or community building. Visit our Contribute page for more information on getting involved.

Previous Soplang Versions

Access and download older versions of Soplang for your specific needs.

Note About Older Versions

We recommend using the latest version of Soplang whenever possible. Older versions may contain bugs that have since been fixed and lack newer features and optimizations.

Soplang 1.5

Released on October 10, 2023

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Added initial support for object-oriented programming and expanded standard library.

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Windows24.2 MB macOS22.8 MB Linux20.4 MB

Soplang 1.2

Released on July 15, 2023

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Improved error handling and fixed critical bugs in the runtime environment.

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Windows23.4 MB macOS21.6 MB Linux19.8 MB

Soplang 1.0

Released on March 21, 2023

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Initial stable release with core language features and basic standard library.

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Windows21.8 MB macOS20.2 MB Linux18.5 MB

Soplang 0.9 (Beta)

Released on January 5, 2023

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Beta release for testing with most language features implemented.

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Windows19.2 MB macOS18.5 MB Linux17.1 MB

Looking for Even Older Versions?

For access to alpha versions and experimental builds, please visit our GitHub repository. All previous releases are archived there with full source code and documentation.

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Version Compatibility

Need help understanding compatibility between different Soplang versions? Check our compatibility guides or ask in the community forums.

Version Compatibility Guide Migration Guides Community Forums