Translatable Python (.tpy)

Translatable Python (TPY) is a lightweight python compiler that lets you swap Python keywords with your own words. Whether you want to code in slang, inside jokes, or another language, you can!

lang.py translates specified keywords contained in lang.csv into valid Python code and then executes that python code.

This project also has the potential to translate any language supported by UTF-8 into valid python code.

Installation

You don't need to "install" anything special. Just make sure you have Python 3 (preferably 3.10 or later, for match/case support) installed on your system.

Running Translatable Python

1. Specify Keywords In Your Language

   To specify keywords, open lang.csv and add each translation in place of the current translation in the format PythonKeyword,TranslatedKeyword. The first column must be the original Python keyword (e.g. if, else, print), and the second column is your custom translation. Do not add multiple keywords or different translatable keywords for the same Python keyword, each line should contain strictly a python keyword and a unique translatable keyword. Make sure to save the file with UTF-8 encoding if your language uses special characters. The program will automatically read these pairs and use them to translate your code.

2. File Input:

   Create a .tpy file containing your translatable code (e.g., example.tpy). Then, run the compiler with the filename as an argument:

   python lang.py example.tpy

Example

1. lang.csv (Example):

   def,myfunc
   return,sendback
   if,whenever
   else,otherwise
   print,say
   

2. Custom Code (hello.tpy):

   myfunc greet(name) {
       say("Hello " + name)
       sendback "done"
   }
   
   greet("World")
   

3. Run It:

   python lang.py hello.tpy

4. Output:

   Hello World