Microsoft Small Basic - Back to BASIC

Microsoft Small Basic puts the fun back into computer programming. With a friendly development environment that is very easy to master, it eases students of all ages into the world of programming.

Small Basic is a project that is focused at making programming accessible and easy for beginners. It consists of three distinct pieces:

• The Language
• The Programming Environment
• Libraries

The Language draws its inspiration from an early variant of BASIC but is based on the modern .NET Framework platform. The Environment is simple but rich in features, offering beginners several of the benefits that professional programmers have come to expect. A rich set of Libraries help beginners learn by writing compelling and interesting programs.

Small Basic is intended for beginners that want to learn programming. In Microsoft internal trials they've had success with kids between the ages of 10 and 16. However, it's not limited to just kids; even adults that had an inclination to programming have found Small Basic very helpful in taking that first step.

- DevLabs: Small Basic
- Get Started with Small Basic (with download)
- Small Basic Getting Started Guide