Code in your own language
Familiar Turkmen words help you focus on what a program does, one instruction at a time.
Made for curious mindsLearn to code in
Learn to code in
your own language.
Zehin is a programming language being built for children in Turkmen. Write code, learn, and bring your ideas to life.
Free & open source · Windows x64 · Offline# Ilkinji programmagoý ýaş = 9 eger ýaş >= 7 ýaz "Salam, okuwçy!"bolmasa ýaz "Salam, dost!"gutardyOUTPUTIllustrative demo · expected output
›Salam, okuwçy!
Program completedUTF-8 · Zehin
ýaz. öwren. döret.Your first line of possibility.
01 / A FAMILIAR START
Why Zehin?
A first step into programming should begin with understanding.
Simple and understandable
A small vocabulary, readable syntax, and helpful error messages make room for experimenting.
Make something of your own
Explore algorithms and use movement, turns, and colors to create geometric drawings.
Build a foundation
Practice variables, conditions, and loops: ideas you will meet in other programming languages.
02 / WORDS BECOME CODE
Code makes more sense now.
Start with a greeting. Change a value. Discover what a loop can do.
ýaz "Salam, dünýä!"Prepared example · not a live compiler
Expected output
Salam, dünýä!
ýaz prints text. A complete first program in one line.
.zh / UTF-8 / Zehin 0.1Examples
03 / YOUR CREATIVE WORKSPACE
Meet Zehin IDE.
A real desktop editor, with everything your first program needs. Built with Tauri 2 and a native Rust compiler.
Code editor
Syntax highlighting, completion, tabs, and local .zh files.
Run your code
Press F5 to compile and run your current code. Stop a running program when you need to.
Understand errors
Turkmen explanations, suggestions, and clickable source locations.
Draw with code
Turtle graphics, zoom, a grid, and SVG export.
Keep your projects
Open a folder and create, open, and save your programs.
Work offline
The editor, examples, and compiler are bundled locally.
04 / A LITTLE CURIOSITY IS ENOUGH
Your first program in 3 steps.
Download Zehin IDE
Install the Windows application. No Rust, Node.js, or account required.
Write your first code
Open “Salam, dünýä!” from the examples and make it your own.
Run it. See what happens.
Press F5, read the output, and try changing something.
05 / ONE DISCOVERY AT A TIME
Learn programming, step by step.
Six short guides on this website. Practice in the desktop app with its eight editable examples.
01
Lesson 1Hello, world!
Print your first message with ýaz.
Read the guide02
Lesson 2Variables
Give a value a name with goý.
Read the guide03
Lesson 3Arithmetic
Calculate with +, −, *, and /.
Read the guide04
Lesson 4Conditions
Make a choice with eger and bolmasa.
Read the guide05
Lesson 5Loops
Repeat instructions with gaýtala.
Read the guide06
Lesson 6Drawing
Explore movement, turns, and colors.
Read the guide06 / FOR TEACHERS & PARENTS
Make room for their next discovery.
Sit down together, choose a small task, and let a child explain what they think the code will do. Zehin gives you a starting point for exploring logic, problem solving, and creativity.
- Start with a familiar language
- Explore one idea at a time
- Learn by changing real examples
07 / READY FOR YOUR FIRST LINE?
Start with Zehin.
Download the early Windows release. The editor, native compiler, examples, and WebView2 installer are included.
Windows
Windows 10 / 11 · x64Version0.1.0
File size209.70 MiB
Published18 October 2026
Early release · unsigned installer
Windows may display a warning because this installer does not have a digital publisher signature yet. Verify the SHA-256 checksum before installing.
SHA-256 checksumsmacOSNot released
LinuxNot released
Packaged builds for Linux and macOS have not been released. Source build notes are included in the README; those platforms have not been verified.
Explore the source
IDE, compiler, virtual machine, CLI, and examples. Distributed under the MIT license.
Source codeMIT · In active development
FAQ
A few good questions.
What is Zehin?
Zehin is an educational programming language with Turkmen commands. Zehin IDE is its desktop editor; a shared Rust compiler and virtual machine execute the programs.
Who is it for?
Children, beginning programmers, parents, teachers, and schools looking for a Turkmen-language introduction to programming.
Is Zehin free?
The current project is distributed under the MIT license. You can download the application and source code for free.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Once downloaded, the packaged application runs locally without an internet connection, account, or remote compiler.
Does Zehin run on Windows?
A Windows x64 installer is available. It includes WebView2. Ready-made Linux and macOS builds are not published.
What can I make?
Text programs, arithmetic, variables, conditions, counted loops, and turtle drawings. Functions, arrays, input prompts, and while loops are not implemented in version 0.1.