Getting started

Code karo Hindi mein. JugaadLang uses Roman Hindi keywords, indentation-based blocks, and Python's runtime. This guide takes you from an empty file to a running program.

Before you begin

Install Python 3.10 or newer and JugaadLang using the installation guide. Check your terminal with jug --version.

Your first program

Create a UTF-8 file named namaste.jug:

naam = "Duniya"
bolo("Namaste, " + naam + "!")

Expected output:

Namaste, Duniya!

Run it from the folder containing the file:

jug run namaste.jug

bolo prints a value. naam stores a string; you do not need a declaration keyword. A .jug file is a text file containing JugaadLang source.

Add a decision

Blocks start with a colon and use indentation. Use four spaces consistently.

chai = 2
agar chai > 0:
    bolo("Chai taiyaar!")
warna:
    bolo("Chai banao.")

Expected output:

Chai taiyaar!

Choose your next step

• New to programming? Follow variables, control flow, then the chai bill tutorial.
• Coming from Python? Read syntax and the keyword mapping.
• Building something? Explore functions and modules and the standard library.
• Contributing? Start with the contributor guide and architecture.

Try the interactive shell

Run jug repl to experiment without creating a file. Press Enter twice to submit a multiline block. Use Ctrl+C to interrupt input and Ctrl+D to leave the shell.

For command options, see the CLI reference. If a command fails, start with debugging.