Abstract: In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, proficiency in programming has become a necessary skill, empowering individuals to innovate, problem-solve, and shape the digital world. However, for Tamil-speaking individuals embarking on their journey into the world of coding, the language barrier often poses a significant hurdle. The Languages and tools in the current industry are extraordinary with no doubt, but their main goal is not to be beginner friendly, or rather, in our case easier for Tamil Speakers. Recognizing this challenge, we present "Niral," a programming language crafted to cater to the unique linguistic needs of Tamil-speakers. The motto of this Language is not to replace or be better than the existing tools but to become a better option for beginners who are looking to get into programming. We aim to create a Spark of Curiosity and Ease the transition of Tamil Speakers into the world of Programming. Aligning with our goal, our initial survey of 200 students, showed that beginners who speak Tamil find our syntax easier and more understandable compared to the conventional programming languages.
Keywords: Technology, Students, Programming language, Tamil-speaking individuals, Language barrier, Tools, Beginner-friendly, Linguistic needs.
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DOI:
10.17148/IJARCCE.2024.134206
