Bua!: Multilingual Coding Language

What is Bua?

Bua is an open-source multilingual functional programming language closely linked to natural, native or indigenous languages syntax designed to handle symbolic computation. As learners code using Bua, they also learn collaboration, entrepreneurship and become more employable.

This purely multilingual and cross-platform coding or programming language that allows learners to write computer programs in their own preferred native language; using any platform of their choice including mobile platforms without running into proficiency or and compatibility issues.

A full cross-platform compatibility for application users provides for part of the solution; but the actual benefits are lost if children, learners and coders are still somehow hindered to express and communicate their ideas due to language barriers. We therefore propose a solution to the language-proficiency problem using a multilingual cross-platform coding or programming language and thus Bua!.

Who uses Bua?

- Developed for learners in Senior Phase and magogos
- Used in schools,libraries, after-school programs, homes, science centers, and community centers
- Translated into many more languages, including isiZulu, Afrikaans, Tshivenda, isiXhosa, Xitsonga, isiNdebele, Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, siSwati

What can children make with Bua?

- 4IR: Design and manufacture interactive 3D printable toys, objects and more
- 4IR: Build real-world IoT (Internet of Things) projects
- 3IR: Automate complex industrial processes