Iloko is an Ilocano-inspired esolang (esoteric programming language) designed for fun, creativity, and cultural expression.
It allows you to write programs using Ilocano-style syntax and run them easily from your terminal.
Follow these steps to set up your environment and run your first Iloko program.
First, navigate to or create a new folder for your project.
mkdir my-iloko-project
cd my-iloko-projectCreate a Python virtual environment to keep dependencies isolated.
python3 -m venv venvOn macOS/Linux:
source venv/bin/activateOn Windows (Command Prompt):
.\venv\Scripts\activateUse pip to install the command-line tool.
pip install iloko-cliCreate a new file named test.iloko.
touch test.ilokoOpen test.iloko in your code editor and paste the following code:
IPAKITA "Hello, CLI! Nagmayat!"
IPAKITA "---"
IKABIL a = 100
IKABIL b = 25
IPAKITA a * b
Go back to your terminal (make sure your venv is still active) and run the file using the iloko command:
iloko test.ilokoYou should see the following output in your terminal:
Hello, CLI! Nagmayat!
---
2500
- Keywords:
IPAKITA,IKABIL,NO, and more (case-insensitive) - File Extension:
.iloko - Language Base: Built in Python
- Goal: Promote programming through Ilocano-inspired syntax and creativity
- Type: Esoteric (Esolang)
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