Turkicscript

Turkicscript is a programming language and scripting platform designed to serve developers who work with Turkic languages. Positioned as an open-source project, it aims to provide Turkish-first syntax and tooling while maintaining interoperability with existing JavaScript ecosystems. Turkicscript targets web development, scripting, and small-scale server tasks, with an emphasis on readability for Turkish-speaking programmers and support for Turkish and other Turkic Unicode characters in identifiers.

Design and features include a dynamic typing model with optional static typing via type annotations, first-class functions, objects and modules, and a syntax inspired by JavaScript with curly-brace blocks and optional semicolons. The language supports Unicode identifiers, Turkish keywords, and locale-aware standard libraries for strings, dates, and data formatting. It is designed to be easy to read for Turkish speakers.

Turkicscript compiles to JavaScript for execution in browsers and Node.js, and also offers a standalone runtime for server-side tasks. A reference compiler and accompanying tooling enable project creation, dependency management, and inter-language interop with JavaScript libraries. The ecosystem includes a package manager and editor plugins with Turkish-language support.

History and status: The project began as a collaboration among Turkish universities and technology companies in the early 2020s. It has since grown into an open-source initiative with community governance, regular releases, and documentation. Development focuses on improving localization features, improving performance, and expanding the standard library.

Reception and usage: Turkicscript is primarily used in educational contexts and by hobbyist developers interested in Turkish-language programming. Critics note limited adoption outside Turkish-speaking communities and ongoing questions about long-term interoperability with mainstream JavaScript projects.