kin-lang/kin

The Kin Programming Language ( Write computer programs in Kinyarwanda - native language for Rwandans ) Write computer programs in Kinyarwanda! Getting Started . Why Kin? . VS Code support . Show us what you did! . . . . ## Description **Kin** is a straightforward programming language created with the purpose of aiding Rwandans to write computer programs in their native language Kinyarwanda. > :information_source: **Contributors:** Please see our ARCHITECTURE.md for a deep dive into Kin's architecture, design, and execution flow before contributing! ## Installation You can install Kin in one of two ways: ### Option 1: npm (requires Node.js) If you already have Node.js installed: ```shell npm i -g @kin-lang/kin ``` Then run Kin from any terminal: ```shell kin --version kin repl kin run path/to/program.kin ``` ### Option 2: Standalone Windows executable (no Node.js required) If you are on Windows and do **not** have Node.js installed, download the pre-built executable from the latest GitHub Release: 1. Go to Releases 2. Download `kin-win-x64.exe` 3. Place it somewhere convenient (for example `C:\kin\`) 4. Optionally add that folder to your system `PATH` 5. Run it from Command Prompt or PowerShell: ```shell kin-win-x64.exe --version kin-win-x64.exe repl kin-win-x64.exe run path\to\program.kin ``` > You can rename `kin-win-x64.exe` to `kin.exe` for shorter commands. This executable is built with pkg and bundles the Kin runtime so you do not need Node.js separately. #### Building the executable yourself Maintainers and contributors can build the Windows `.exe` locally: ```shell npm install npm run build:exe ``` The output is written to `release/kin-win-x64.exe`. To build for multiple platforms: ```shell npm run build:exe:all ``` ## Why Kin? - **Goal**: Kin's main objective is to make learning programming more accessible by using Kinyarwanda, the native language for Rwandans. - **Focus**: It's a straightforward language, prioritizing easy of use over complex features. This makes it suitable for education purpose. - **Use Cases**: While …