Medium article published about Engli
Published on January 28, 2024 by William Bolduc

https://medium.com/@predictexpert/engli-new-hybrid-natural-programming-language-a373498b01a4

In a groundbreaking step towards bridging the world of natural language and coding, Montreal-based developer William Bolduc has crafted a unique blend of Python and English, dubbed “Engli”.


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The new language aims to democratize coding, making it an open field for anyone who knows basic English.


For years, Bolduc, Founder of Predict Expert AI, an established figure in the artificial intelligence field, recognized programming’s intimidating nature, especially to individuals without a technical background. With the invention of Engli, he has effectively addressed this issue, creating an intermediary language that takes English inputs and interprets them as Python code. “The ultimate goal is to enhance comprehension and accessibility,” said Bolduc.

“Engli, akin to Python, is designed with readability in mind.”

-Jean-Louis Bertrand (co-inventor of Engli)


Yet, it takes simplification a step further. For instance, a Engli user might input “Create a list of numbers from 1 to 10,” which the Engli system, using advanced natural language processing techniques, converts to Python code, numbers = list(range(1, 11)).

The accessibility element doesn’t just stop here. Engli users, explains Bolduc, can get an English description of any Python code. What used to be complex, jargon-filled code can now be given a natural language annotation — a significant benefit in rendering coding more intuitive.


William Bolduc in interview about AI in Davos

Bolduc, though ecstatic with the progress, acknowledges the limitations of the system. “Efficiently translating Python constructs to English or vice versa is not always straightforward. There is complexity in idiomatic usage and the deep context-based understanding of both languages.”

Pushing those boundaries is where Bolduc anticipates Engli to grow. To this end, Bolduc announced the creation of the Engli 3000 dictionary, much like the Oxford 3000. The dictionary would serve as a lexicon to help aspiring coders understand and use Engli in their journey.

Moreover, integration with Predict Expert AI’s Octo Rocks Model and ever-increasing focus on artificial general intelligence (AGI) means Engli may soon represent a significant step forward towards AGI development.


Predict Expert AI’s team showcasing their AI innovations at Davos

PEAI’s team unprecedented strides and expansive vision for Engli have attracted the attention of educators, programming enthusiasts, and tech giants. With future developments focusing on ease of practicing coding, Engli is set to break the barriers surrounding programming and empower a diverse community to code without fear.

“Engli is a language of the people, designed for ease, and offers a future where everyone with basic English proficiency can potentially become a programmer,” Bolduc said.


In crafting Engli, Bolduc hasn’t just forged a language; he has envisioned a future where coding is no longer an imposing fortress of complex syntax but a welcoming space for all.

engli website: https://engliAI.com/

engli technical paper: (coming soon)

engli dictionary: (coming soon)