Basic-256
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 Basic-256 1.0.0.0 | |
| Developer(s) | Ian Larsen & James M. Reneau |
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| Stable release | 2.0.0.1
/ April 28, 2020 |
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| Operating system | Cross-platform |
| Type | Programming language |
| License | GPL |
| Website | basic256 |
Basic-256 is a project to learn the basics of computer programming. The project started in 2007 inspired by the article “Why Johnny can't code” by David Brin. Its main focus is to provide a simple and comprehensive environment for middle/high school students to learn the basics of computer programming.[1]
Basic-256 started as a simple version of BASIC: the code editor, text output window and graphics display window are all visible in the same screen. However, successive versions have added new features, namely:
- Files (Eof, Size)- Version 9.4d
- Mouse events - Version 9.4d
- Sprites handling - Version 0.9.6n
- Database functions - Version 0.9.6y
- Network - Version 0.9.6.31
- Real Functions and Subroutines - Version 0.9.9.1
- Maps (Dictionaries) - Version 2.0.0.1
Complete documentation is available in English, Russian, Dutch, Spanish and Portuguese.
References
External links
- Home Page - user manuals and tutorials
- Basic Book - Learn to program Basic-256 with a free Creative Commons e-book.
- Basic bits Blog - Short programs in Basic 256.
- UglyMike's Web Lair - Demos and Widgets.
- Basic 256 in Rosetta Code - Language chrestomathy (comparison) site.
- Basic256 at Escuela 31 - Class based Exercises in Spanish
- Basic256 German tutorial - German Tutorial (Public Domain)