| Basic-256 | |
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 Basic-256 1.0.0.0 | |
| Developers | Ian Larsen & James M. Reneau |
| Stable release | 2.0.0.11 / June 30, 2020; 5 years ago (2020-06-30) |
| 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” byDavid Brin, which also inspired the creation ofMicrosoft 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 ofBASIC: 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:
Complete documentation is available inEnglish,Russian,Dutch,Spanish andPortuguese.
