Microsoft are developing a new language for scripting beginners. Small basic is a easy way to create programms. It makes a lot of fun with programming in SB.
Quote from msdn.microsoft.com:
Small Basic is a project that's aimed at bringing "fun" back to programming. By providing a small and easy to learn programming language in a friendly and inviting development environment, Small Basic makes programming a breeze. Ideal for kids and adults alike, Small Basic helps beginners take the first step into the wonderful world of programming.
Small Basic derives its inspiration from the original BASIC programming language, and is based on the Microsoft .NET platform. It is really small with just 15 keywords and uses minimal concepts to keep the barrier to entry as low as possible.
The Small Basic development environment is simple, yet provides powerful modern environment features like Intellisense™ and instant context sensitive help.
Small Basic allows third-party libraries to be plugged in with ease, making it possible for the community to extend the experience in fun and interesting ways.
Screens:
Requirements
Operating Systems: Windows XP or Windows Vista
Requirements: .NET Framework 3.5
Download:
v0.3:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/devlabs/cc950524.aspx
.NET Framework 3.5:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=333325fd-ae52-4e35-b531-508d977d32a6&displaylang=de
Doku (NICE tutorials):
http://download.microsoft.com/download/9/0/6/90616372-C4BF-4628-BC82-BD709635220D/Introducing%20Small%20Basic.pdf
Example code snipets
Show pictures from flickr.com:
If you want to use the Turtle in Visual Studio VBasic:
Add the SmallBasicLibrary.dll as reference to your project.
Quote from msdn.microsoft.com:
Small Basic is a project that's aimed at bringing "fun" back to programming. By providing a small and easy to learn programming language in a friendly and inviting development environment, Small Basic makes programming a breeze. Ideal for kids and adults alike, Small Basic helps beginners take the first step into the wonderful world of programming.
Small Basic derives its inspiration from the original BASIC programming language, and is based on the Microsoft .NET platform. It is really small with just 15 keywords and uses minimal concepts to keep the barrier to entry as low as possible.
The Small Basic development environment is simple, yet provides powerful modern environment features like Intellisense™ and instant context sensitive help.
Small Basic allows third-party libraries to be plugged in with ease, making it possible for the community to extend the experience in fun and interesting ways.
Screens:
Requirements
Operating Systems: Windows XP or Windows Vista
Requirements: .NET Framework 3.5
Download:
v0.3:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/devlabs/cc950524.aspx
.NET Framework 3.5:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=333325fd-ae52-4e35-b531-508d977d32a6&displaylang=de
Doku (NICE tutorials):
http://download.microsoft.com/download/9/0/6/90616372-C4BF-4628-BC82-BD709635220D/Introducing%20Small%20Basic.pdf
Example code snipets
Code:
Turtle.Move(100)
Turtle.TurnRight()
Turtle.Move(100)
Turtle.TurnRight()
Turtle.Move(100)
Turtle.TurnRight()
Turtle.Move(100)
Show pictures from flickr.com:
Code:
GraphicsWindow.Show()
pic = Flickr.GetPictureOfMoment()
w = GraphicsWindow.Width
h = GraphicsWindow.Height
GraphicsWindow.DrawResizedImage(pic, 0, 0, w, h)
If you want to use the Turtle in Visual Studio VBasic:
Add the SmallBasicLibrary.dll as reference to your project.