danieldamilare/Ekun

A Yoruba-based programming language # Yoruba Programming Language ## Overview Yoruba is a work-in-progress programming language designed to be intuitive for Yoruba speakers. It aims to make programming more accessible by using familiar Yoruba syntax and keywords. The goal is to create a language that is both powerful and easy to learn for those who are more comfortable with Yoruba than traditional programming languages. ### Example Code: ```yoruba pe(sope, "E kabọ Ayé") ise(ikinni, apeere) fun i lati 0 de 2 se pe(sope, "E káàárọ̀", apeere[i]) pari pari pe(ikinni, ["Damilare", "Daniel", "Olúṣẹ́gun"]) ``` ## Features ✅ **Yoruba Syntax** – Uses Yoruba-based keywords and structure for easier learning. ✅ **Simple Data Types** – Supports integers, floating-point numbers, and strings. ✅ **Extensibility** – Includes a Visual Studio Code extension and WebAssembly support. ✅ **Online IDE** – Try it in your browser. ## Building and Running ### Prerequisite - GCC/Clang compiler - Make build system - To build the project locally, follow these steps: ### Clone the Repository ```sh git clone github.com ``` Navigate into the project and build it: ```sh cd Ekun && make ``` To compile the WebAssembly ```sh make wasm ``` ## Getting Started If you are new to the language and want to see how it works, you can try it online here. To learn more about the language, read the Specification. --- ## To-Do List 🔹 **Character Encoding** – Ensure full UTF-8 support for Yoruba characters. 🔹 **Error Handling** – Provide clear error messages in Yoruba where possible. 🔹 **Standard Library Extensions** – Expand the language with useful built-in functions. 🔹 **Performance Optimizations** – Implement optimizations like computed `goto` and NaN-boxing. 🔹 **Extended Data Types** – Support additional types like hash tables, objects, and classes. 🔹 **Garbage Collection** – Implement memory management for optimized performance. 🔹 **Development Tools** – Provide syntax highlighters, linters, and debug …