BAISIC computer language?

Question

i would like 2 learn the BASIC computer language how would i go about doing that

Answer 1

http://www.ece.gatech.edu/research/ccss/testing/docs/basic.html



Consult wikipedia for more info on the language.



If you are new to programming however, Your behind the curve by about 10-15 years. Basic isn't used at all anymore. Try learning visual basic. You can get a cheap academic version of visual studio on ebay for like $140 (if your a student or teacher)



You can also download express versions of most microsoft software on their website. I know they have a visual c++ express, and they might have a VB express as well.



If you just want to learn basic for nestalgic purposes (maybe to make some old school games) try gamedev.net. They have just about everything you want to know if your making games using any API/language.

Answer 2

While it not used as widely as in the past there is still some programming done using BASIC and its variants so it's not really a bad language to be familiar with.



On-line there are still several sites which offer tutorials which you might wish to check out:



http://www.petesqbsite.com/sections/tutorials/beginners.shtml

also

http://www.qbtop50.com/



If you are looking to study BASIC programming on your own I would suggest you check on-line for one of the older books on the subject. The book which I found most useful when first starting was the following:



USING BASIC 2nd EDITION

Phil Feldman & Tom Rugg

QUE Publications ISBN: 1-56529-140-9



You will also need either an interpreter to run the code or a compiler produce an executable file. To start with I would recommend you download the "olddos" file which contains Qbasic interpreter and the Help file at the following link:



http://download.microsoft.com/download/win95upg/tool_s/1.0/w95/en-us/olddos.exe



This will get you started with out a great deal of cost yet permit you to learn programming logic which can be used with other languages if you decide you find wish to continue.



If you wish to purchase a modern, Windows compatible, commercial compiler you might wish to check out the following link:



http://powerbasic.com/

Answer 3

Yeah i agree with the guy above me,



Visual Basic 2008 just came out :D

The express edition is free, along with C++, C#, and web developer editions.



You have to register though, which is free.