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 Basic-256 1.0.0.0 | |
| Developer(s) | Ian Larsen & James M. Reneau |
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| Stable release | 2.0.0.11
/ June 30, 2020 |
| Repository | |
| Operating system | Cross-platform |
| Type | Programming language |
| License | GPL |
| Website | basic256 |
Basic-256 is a project to learn the basics of computer programming.[1] The project started in 2007 inspired by the article “Why Johnny can't code” by David Brin, which also inspired the creation of Microsoft Small Basic.[2] Its main focus is to provide a simple and comprehensive environment for middle/high school students to learn the basics of computer programming.[3]
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.[4] However, successive versions have added new features,[5] 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.