# non-English-based programming language

> programming language targeting non-English speakers

**Wikidata**: [Q51212146](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q51212146)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/non-english-based-programming-language

## Summary
A non-English-based programming language is a programming language primarily using characters, keywords, or syntax from one or more non-English languages, designed to make programming more accessible to speakers of those languages. These languages often target non-English speakers by incorporating linguistic elements familiar to them.

## Key Facts
- Instance of: type of programming language
- Subclass of: programming language (with qualifier P6477: English)
- Related entities: K (non-English programming language), Aheui (programming language), SAKO (programming language)
- Main category: Category:Non-English-based programming languages
- Has a list: list of non-English-based programming languages
- Wikidata description: programming language targeting non-English speakers

## FAQs
### Q: What is a non-English-based programming language?
A: It is a programming language that uses non-English characters, keywords, or syntax instead of the standard English-based programming constructs, aiming to lower the barrier to entry for non-English speaking programmers.

### Q: Why create programming languages in non-English?
A: The primary goal is to make programming education and practice more accessible and intuitive for people whose first language is not English, reducing the cognitive load of learning both programming concepts and English simultaneously.

### Q: Are there many non-English programming languages?
A: Yes, a notable list exists, including languages like Aheui, SAKO, and K, each incorporating specific non-linguistic or non-English elements into their syntax and design.

## Why It Matters
Non-English-based programming languages address the significant global challenge of language barriers in computing. They democratize access to programming by allowing developers to express logic in a script and vocabulary closer to their native language, fostering diversity in the tech workforce and potentially accelerating innovation in regions with low English proficiency. These languages make core computing concepts more relatable and less intimidating, particularly for early learners and those in non-English academic or professional environments, contributing to broader participation in the digital economy and technological development worldwide.

## Notable For
- Explicitly targeting non-English speakers as a core design principle.
- Utilizing non-English characters, ideograms, or phonetic representations in syntax.
- Incorporating linguistic structures or keywords from languages other than English.
- Including specific examples like Aheui and SAKO within its category.

## Body
### Definition
A non-English-based programming language is defined by its use of non-English elements (characters, keywords, syntax) as a fundamental characteristic, contrasting with the overwhelmingly prevalent use of English in programming. Its primary purpose is to serve programmers whose native language is not English. The entity explicitly references programming languages targeting non-English speakers.

### Examples & Related Entities
- **Related Entities:** The knowledge base specifically links the category to:
  - **K**: Identified as a non-English programming language.
  - **Aheui**: Identified as a programming language within this category.
  - **SAKO**: Identified as a programming language within this category.
- **List:** The entity has an associated list of non-English-based programming languages.