A place to support learning and teaching the foundations of programming.
An IDE for learning logic
Your first idea becomes an algorithm
Potoo IDE is a desktop IDE in development for learning programming logic.
In development
first_steppseudocode
algorithm "hello" begin print("Hello, world!") end
Algorithm editorWrite and run pseudocode in Potoo IDE.
Concept illustration and syntax; this is not a screenshot of the app.
01 · The idea
A clearer start to programming logic
Potoo IDE already lets learners explore algorithms with Portugol family variants, the Calango pseudolanguage, and the Potigol programming language. The project aims to make that process clearer for students and teachers by bringing code and results together in a desktop interface.
Pseudocode can keep attention on the steps behind an algorithm.
A native IDE planned for Linux, Windows and macOS.
02 · Current features and next steps
A working foundation that keeps growing
Although development is at an early stage, Potoo IDE already offers an editor and execution for Portugol Studio 2.0, VisuAlg, G-Portugol, and Mapler, as well as Calango and Potigol. The learning experience continues to evolve.
Choose a language
Explore Portugol Studio 2.0, VisuAlg, G-Portugol, and Mapler, as well as Calango and Potigol.
ImplementedWrite in the editor
Create projects, edit files and arrange the steps of your algorithms.
ImplementedRun and follow your program
Run algorithms, enter input and review results and diagnostics.
ImplementedExpand learning support
Language compatibility and teaching features continue to improve.
In development03 · How it works
Four steps to explore an idea
This workflow is already available in the app, which remains under active development.
Choose a language
Choose a Portugol variant, Calango, or Potigol.
Write the algorithm
Arrange and edit your program steps in the editor.
Run the program
Enter requested input and follow the program as it runs.
Read the results
Review the output and execution diagnostics.
In development. Support for available options continues to evolve, along with learning features.
04 · Languages
Different ways
to learn
Potoo IDE brings programming languages and pseudolanguages together in a learning space.
Portugol
Portugol is a family of educational pseudolanguages for expressing algorithms in Portuguese. It has no single syntax: each variant defines its rules and features.
Portugol Studio 2.0VisuAlgG-PortugolMapler
Calango
Calango is a Portuguese pseudolanguage for writing algorithms. Its commands help learners study steps, data, and conditions, with interpreted execution and step-by-step debugging.
Potigol
Potigol is an educational programming language with Portuguese syntax, static typing and type inference. It combines imperative, functional and object-oriented features.
Jerimum (2D Games)
Under evaluation:PSeIntLinotteC0 (Simplified C)ÉguaLogic BasicKarel the Robot
05 · Progress
Potoo IDE is just getting started
The app already lets you create, edit, and run algorithms in Portugol Studio 2.0, VisuAlg, G-Portugol, Mapler, Calango, and Potigol. Compatibility and teaching features continue to evolve.
Initial language support
Execution is available for Portugol Studio 2.0, VisuAlg, G-Portugol, Mapler, Calango, and Potigol.
Expand compatibility
Expand support for current options and improve learning features.
Improve learning support
Expand diagnostics and features that help explain algorithms.
Refine the user experience
Improve the IDE as the project and its compatibility grow.
06 · Project creator
Diego Pereira
I'm a software engineer and researcher. I created Potoo IDE to support students and teachers learning programming logic with different languages and pseudolanguages.
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