The BASIC programming language turns 60 Easy-to-use language that drove Apple, TRS-80, IBM, and Commodore PCs debuted in 1964.

Small Basic is a recent offering from Microsoft based on the venerable BASIC programming language and implemented with .NET.

But what about programming within Minecraft? For that, you'll need to turn to YouTuber SethBling. Incredibly enough, SethBling has managed to create the BASIC programming language within Minecraft.

Easy-to-use programming language that drove Apple, IBM, and Commodore PCs debuted in 1964. See full article ...

YouTube user SethBling has created a groundbreaking BASIC programming language interpreter within the Minecraft game. This innovative project utilizes command blocks to write a BASIC interpreter ...

BASIC, a programming language that first appeared on May 1, 1964, celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2024. With the grant, Kemeny and his team opened up their BASIC prototype to everyone at ...

BASIC Beginnings Sooner or later, it was inevitable that someone would come up with a programming language aimed at beginners.

This is why I’ve long argued that BASIC is the most consequential language in the history of computing. It’s a language for noobs, sure, but back then most everyone was a noob.

The history of basic computer programming languages dates back far. Learn more about the BASIC & C coding languages that got everything started.