Basic-256

Basic-256 is an open source programming language created in 2007.

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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. Read more on Wikipedia...

Basic-256 Wikipedia page
Basic-256 first developed in Shawnee State University
See also: (1 related languages)BASIC

Example from hello-world:

Print "Hello World"

Feature	Supported	Token	Example
Strings	✓	"	"Hello world"
Print() Debugging	✓	Print

Basic-256 - Programming language

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