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.

Download Soplang 2.0

Download and install the latest version of Soplang for your platform.

Soplang 2.0

Released on March 15, 2024 | View Release Notes

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What's New in Soplang 2.0

Enhanced standard library with advanced math functions
Improved error messages with contextual hints
50% faster execution engine for improved performance
New built-in web API framework for backend development
Expanded language documentation in both English and Somali

Download Options

Windows

64-bit (28.6 MB)

Installation Instructions:

Download the Windows installer (.msi file)
Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions
Add Soplang to your PATH if not done automatically
Open Command Prompt or PowerShell and type 'soplang --version' to verify installation

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macOS

Universal (26.2 MB)

Installation Instructions:

Download the macOS installer (.pkg file)
Open the installer package and follow the installation wizard
Alternatively, use Homebrew: brew install soplang
Open Terminal and type 'soplang --version' to verify installation

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Linux

x86_64 (23.8 MB)

Installation Instructions:

For Debian/Ubuntu: sudo apt-get install soplang
For Fedora: sudo dnf install soplang
For Arch Linux: sudo pacman -S soplang
Alternatively, download the tarball and extract it
Run './configure && make && sudo make install' from the extracted directory
Verify installation with 'soplang --version'

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Install via Package Managers

Soplang can also be installed using various package managers:

npm (Node.js)

Terminal

npm install -g soplang@2.0

Homebrew (macOS)

Terminal

brew install soplang

APT (Debian/Ubuntu)

Terminal

sudo apt install soplang

Docker

Terminal

docker pull soplang/soplang:latest

Build from Source

For developers who want to build from source:

GitHub Repository

View on GitHub

Terminal

git clone https://github.com/soplang/soplang.git

Downloads

Package Managers

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Need Help?

Having trouble with installation or setup? Check out our resources or reach out to the community for assistance.

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