148 books
 Basic Programming

BASIC (Beginners' All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code) is a family of general-purpose, high-level programming languages designed for ease of use. The original version was created by John G. Kemeny, Thomas E. Kurtz at Dartmouth College in 1964. They wanted to enable students in non-scientific fields to use computers. At the time, nearly all computers required writing custom software, which only scientists and mathematicians tended to learn.

In addition to the program language, Kemeny and Kurtz developed the Dartmouth Time Sharing System (DTSS), which allowed multiple users to edit and run BASIC programs simultaneously on remote terminals. This general model became very popular on minicomputer systems like the PDP-11 and Data General Nova in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Hewlett-Packard produced an entire computer line for this method of operation, introducing the HP2000 series in the late 1960s and continuing sales into the 1980s. Many early video games trace their history to one of these versions of BASIC.

The emergence of microcomputers in the mid-1970s led to the development of multiple BASIC dialects, including Microsoft BASIC in 1975. Due to the tiny main memory available on these machines, often 4 KB, a variety of Tiny BASIC dialects was also created. BASIC was available for almost any system of the era, and became the de facto programming language for home computer systems that emerged in the late 1970s. These PCs almost always had a BASIC interpreter installed by default, often in the machine's firmware or sometimes on a ROM cartridge.

BASIC declined in popularity in the 1990s, as more powerful microcomputers came to market and programming languages with advanced features (such as Pascal and C) became tenable. In 1991, Microsoft released Visual Basic, combining an updated version of BASIC with a visual forms builder. This reignited use of the language and "VB" remains a major programming language in the forms of VBA and VB.NET.

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SHARP MZ-80 SERIES BASIC解説

SHARP MZ-80 SERIES BASIC解説

Published  in  1978  by  SHARP

Atari BASIC

Atari BASIC

by  Albrecht, Bob

Published  in  1979

ISBN:  0471064963

Beginner

Beginner's BASIC

by  Inman, Don

Published  in  1979  by  Texas Instruments

ISBN:  0895120283

More basic computer games

More basic computer games

by  Ahl, David H

Published  in  1979

ISBN:  0894801376

Introduction to TI BASIC

Introduction to TI BASIC

by  Inman, Don

Published  in  1980  by  Hayden

ISBN:  0810451859

Some common BASIC programs

Some common BASIC programs

by  Poole, Lon

Published  in  1980

ISBN:  0931988403

30 hour BASIC

30 hour BASIC

by  Prigmore, Clive

Published  in  1981

ISBN:  0860824551

BASIC : a hands-on method

BASIC : a hands-on method

by  Peckham, Herbert D

Published  in  1981

ISBN:  0070491607

Some common BASIC programs, Atari edition

Some common BASIC programs, Atari edition

by  Poole, Lon

Published  in  1981

ISBN:  0931988535

Waterloo BASIC : a structured programming approach

Waterloo BASIC : a structured programming approach

by  Graham, James W

Published  in  1981

ISBN:  0672219069

Atari BASIC: quick ref guide

Atari BASIC: quick ref guide

by  Held, Gilbert

Published  in  1982

ISBN:  0471870412

Commodore 64 - Introduzione al BASIC

Commodore 64 - Introduzione al BASIC

by  Colin, Andrew

Published  in  1982

Inside Atari BASIC

Inside Atari BASIC

Published  in  1982  by  Reston Publishing Company

ISBN:  0835930834

30 hours Basic - Oric Version

30 hours Basic - Oric Version

by  Prigmore, Clive

Published  in  1983  by  National Extension College

ISBN:  0860823954

Atari Basic

Atari Basic

by  Haskell, Richard E.

Published  in  1983  by  Prentice Hall

ISBN:  0130497916

Atari BASIC faster and better

Atari BASIC faster and better

by  Evans, Carl M

Published  in  1983

ISBN:  0936200294

Atari BASIC Tutorial

Atari BASIC Tutorial

by  Peck, Robert A.; Moody, C.W.

Published  in  1983  by  H.W. Sams

ISBN:  0672220660

Atari BASIC: learning by using

Atari BASIC: learning by using

by  Rowley, Thomas E

Published  in  1983

ISBN:  0936200359

Basic 4.0 programming for the Commodore PET/CBM

Basic 4.0 programming for the Commodore PET/CBM

by  Cassel, Don

Published  in  1983

ISBN:  0697082652

BASIC exercises for the Atari

BASIC exercises for the Atari

by  Lamoitier, Jean-Pierre

Published  in  1983

ISBN:  0895881012

Basic fun with graphics, the Atari computer way

Basic fun with graphics, the Atari computer way

by  Zuanich, Margaret Ann

Published  in  1983

ISBN:  0380850508

BASIC Schritt Für Schritt Mit SHARP MZ 700

BASIC Schritt Für Schritt Mit SHARP MZ 700

by  Günter O. Hamann

Published  in  1983  by  Deutscher Betriebswirte-Verlag

ISBN:  388640014X

Commodore 64 BASIC : quick reference guide

Commodore 64 BASIC : quick reference guide

by  Held, Gilbert

Published  in  1983

ISBN:  0471882402

Dr. C. Wacko presents Atari BASIC and the whiz-bang miracle machine

Dr. C. Wacko presents Atari BASIC and the whiz-bang miracle machine

by  Heller, David L

Published  in  1983

ISBN:  0201114917

Hands-on BASIC for the Atari

Hands-on BASIC for the Atari

by  Peckham, Herbert D

Published  in  1983

ISBN:  0070491941

I speak BASIC to my Atari

I speak BASIC to my Atari

by  Jones, Aubrey B

Published  in  1983

ISBN:  0810461781

I speak BASIC to my Commodore 64

I speak BASIC to my Commodore 64

by  Jones, Aubrey B

Published  in  1983

ISBN:  0810461722

I speak BASIC to my VIC

I speak BASIC to my VIC

by  Jones, Aubrey B

Published  in  1983

ISBN:  081046179X

Imparate il Basic con il Texas TI 99/4A

Imparate il Basic con il Texas TI 99/4A

by  Herbert D. Peckham

Published  in  1983

Inside Atari BASIC

Inside Atari BASIC

Published  in  1983  by  Reston Publishing Company

ISBN:  0835930834

Kids working with computers : the Texas Instruments Basic manual

Kids working with computers : the Texas Instruments Basic manual

by  Kemnitz, Thomas Milton

Published  in  1983

ISBN:  089824059X

Machine language for beginners : machine language programming for BASIC language programmers

Machine language for beginners : machine language programming for BASIC language programmers

by  Mansfield, Richard

Published  in  1983

ISBN:  0942386116

Machine language for beginners : machine language programming for BASIC language programmers

Machine language for beginners : machine language programming for BASIC language programmers

by  Mansfield, Richard

Published  in  1983

ISBN:  0942386116

More than 32 BASIC programs for the Commodore 64 computer

More than 32 BASIC programs for the Commodore 64 computer

by  Rugg, Tom

Published  in  1983

ISBN:  0880561122

Texas instruments 99/4A : BASIC guide

Texas instruments 99/4A : BASIC guide

by  Giarratano, Joseph C

Published  in  1983

ISBN:  0913847003

The Atari BASIC source book

The Atari BASIC source book

by  Wilkinson, Bill

Published  in  1983

ISBN:  0942386159

TI 99/4A : 24 BASIC programs

TI 99/4A : 24 BASIC programs

by  Casciato, Carol A

Published  in  1983

ISBN:  0672222477

Mostly BASIC

Mostly BASIC

by  Berenbon, Howard

Published  in  1983

ISBN:  067222075X

Mostly BASIC

Mostly BASIC

by  Berenbon, Howard

Published  in  1983

ISBN:  067222075X

222 BASIC computer programs for home, school & office

222 BASIC computer programs for home, school & office

by  Roberts, Don J.

Published  in  1984

ISBN:  086668039X

32 BASIC programs

32 BASIC programs

by  Rugg, Tom

Published  in  1984

ISBN:  0880560843

Advanced Atari BASIC tutorial

Advanced Atari BASIC tutorial

by  Peck, Robert A

Published  in  1984

ISBN:  0672220679

Atari Basic

Atari Basic

Published  in  1984

Atari BASIC programs in minutes

Atari BASIC programs in minutes

by  Trost, Stanley R

Published  in  1984

ISBN:  0895881543

Atari player missile-graphics in BASIC

Atari player missile-graphics in BASIC

by  Seyer, Philip C.

Published  in  1984

ISBN:  0835901122

Basic fun for the Commodore 64 beginner

Basic fun for the Commodore 64 beginner

by  Denzau, Arthur

Published  in  1984

ISBN:  0130614416

BASIC on the ATARI computer for kids

BASIC on the ATARI computer for kids

by  Wyner, Keith

Published  in  1984

ISBN:  0672222574

BASIC Programming On The AMSTRAD

BASIC Programming On The AMSTRAD

by  Wynford James

Published  in  1984  by  Micro Press

ISBN:  0744700248

BASIC programs for small computers : things to do in 4K or less

BASIC programs for small computers : things to do in 4K or less

by  Regena, C

Published  in  1984

ISBN:  0942386388

BASIC programs for the Atari 600XL & 800XL

BASIC programs for the Atari 600XL & 800XL

by  Knight, Timothy Orr

Published  in  1984

ISBN:  0830607269

BASIC tricks for the TI 99/4A

BASIC tricks for the TI 99/4A

by  Wyatt, Allen

Published  in  1984

ISBN:  0672223848

Boite a Outils pour Oric - Oric 1 et Atmos - Tome 2 - 15 Programmes En Basic

Boite a Outils pour Oric - Oric 1 et Atmos - Tome 2 - 15 Programmes En Basic

by  Martin, Michel

Published  in  1984  by  P.S.I

ISBN:  2871090114 

Codigos Y Claves Secretas: Criptografia en BASIC

Codigos Y Claves Secretas: Criptografia en BASIC

by  Greenwood, Gareth

Published  in  1984  by  Anaya

ISBN:  8476140797

Commodore 64 - Il BASIC

Commodore 64 - Il BASIC

by  Bonelli, Rita

Published  in  1984

Commodore-64 data files : a BASIC tutorial

Commodore-64 data files : a BASIC tutorial

by  Miller, David

Published  in  1984

ISBN:  083590797X

Compute!

Compute!'s guide to extended BASIC home applications

by  Flynn, Christopher

Published  in  1984  by  COMPUTE! Books

ISBN:  0942386418

CPC 464 Manual De Referencia BASIC para el Programmador

CPC 464 Manual De Referencia BASIC para el Programmador

Published  in  1984  by  Indescomp

ISBN:  8486176123

Das BASIC Trainingsbuch zum CPC 464

Das BASIC Trainingsbuch zum CPC 464

by  Kampow

Published  in  1984  by  Data Becker

ISBN:  389011038X

Das Grosse BASIC LEXIKON Sum SCHNEIDER CPC 464

Das Grosse BASIC LEXIKON Sum SCHNEIDER CPC 464

by  Grum, R; Hund, R

Published  in  1984  by  Heim-Verlag

ISBN:  3923250150

Das Standard BASIC-Buch zum Schneider CPC 464

Das Standard BASIC-Buch zum Schneider CPC 464

by  Unger, E.

Published  in  1984  by  Heim-Verlag

ISBN:  3923250126

Guide pratique de l

Guide pratique de l' Oric Atmos - du BASIC a L'assembleur

by  Bussac, Michel; Lagoutte, Robert

Published  in  1984  by  Cedic/nathan

ISBN:  2712405285

Hands-on BASIC for the Commodore 64

Hands-on BASIC for the Commodore 64

by  Peckham, Herbert D

Published  in  1984

ISBN:  0070491542

Il BASIC e il Commodore 64 in pratica

Il BASIC e il Commodore 64 in pratica

by  Herbert Peckham

Published  in  1984

Impariamo a programmare in TI BASIC

Impariamo a programmare in TI BASIC

by  Mauro Perotti

Published  in  1984

Jeux en Basic sur Atmos

Jeux en Basic sur Atmos

by  Monsaut, Pierre

Published  in  1984  by  Sybex

ISBN:  2736100466

La scoperta del Commodore 64 - 1. Introduzione al BASIC

La scoperta del Commodore 64 - 1. Introduzione al BASIC

by  David, Daniel-Jean

Published  in  1984

Le cahier du basic sur Oric 1 et Atmos

Le cahier du basic sur Oric 1 et Atmos

by  Boisgontier, Jacques; Brebion, Sophie

Published  in  1984  by  P.S.I

ISBN:  2865951626

Learn BASIC programming in 14 days on your Commodore 64

Learn BASIC programming in 14 days on your Commodore 64

by  Schechter, Gil M

Published  in  1984

ISBN:  0672222795

Learning Commodore 64 Basic

Learning Commodore 64 Basic

by  Lien, David A

Published  in  1984  by  CompuSoft Publishing

Let

Let's learn BASIC : a kids' introduction to BASIC programming on ATARI home computers

by  Shneiderman, Ben

Published  in  1984

ISBN:  0316787221

Manual de Referencia Amstrad BASIC

Manual de Referencia Amstrad BASIC

Published  in  1984

Mostly BASIC : applications for your Commodore 64

Mostly BASIC : applications for your Commodore 64

by  Berenbon, Howard

Published  in  1984

ISBN:  0672223554

Mostly BASIC : applications for your Commodore 64

Mostly BASIC : applications for your Commodore 64

by  Berenbon, Howard

Published  in  1984

ISBN:  0672223554

Sybex - Jeux en Basic sur Oric

Sybex - Jeux en Basic sur Oric

by  Shaw, Peter

Published  in  1984  by  Sybex

ISBN:  2902414781

Taking off with basic on the texas instruments home computer

Taking off with basic on the texas instruments home computer

by  Watson, Nancy

Published  in  1984  by  Prentice-Hall Publishing

ISBN:  0893038709

TI 99/4A BASIC programs

TI 99/4A BASIC programs

by  Knight, Timothy Orr

Published  in  1984

ISBN:  0672223856

TI 99/4A BASIC reference manual

TI 99/4A BASIC reference manual

by  Casciato, Carol A

Published  in  1984

ISBN:  0672222469

TI BASIC computer programs for the home

TI BASIC computer programs for the home

by  Sternberg, Charles D

Published  in  1984

ISBN:  0810464020

100 routine in BASIC per Commodore 64

100 routine in BASIC per Commodore 64

by  Sintini, Carlo

Published  in  1985

Amiga Manual: AmigaBASIC

Amiga Manual: AmigaBASIC

Published  in  1985  by  Commodore

AMSTRAD 1 ΑΡΧΙΖΟΝΤΑΣ BASIC

AMSTRAD 1 ΑΡΧΙΖΟΝΤΑΣ BASIC

by  Gray, Sean Gray; Maddix, Eddy

Published  in  1985  by  Glentop Publishers

AMSTRAD Watsons Workbook Book 1 - Starting BASIC

AMSTRAD Watsons Workbook Book 1 - Starting BASIC

by  Sean Gray, Eddie Maddix

Published  in  1985  by  Glentop Publishers

ISBN:  0907792391

Atari BASIC

Atari BASIC

by  Carris, Bill

Published  in  1985

Atari BASIC, XL edition

Atari BASIC, XL edition

by  Albrecht, Bob

Published  in  1985

ISBN:  0471807265

ATARI XL - Invito alla programmazione in BASIC

ATARI XL - Invito alla programmazione in BASIC

Published  in  1985  by  ATARI Software Support Group

Dr. C. Wacko presents COMMODORE 64 BASIC and the whiz-bang miracle machine

Dr. C. Wacko presents COMMODORE 64 BASIC and the whiz-bang miracle machine

by  Heller, David L

Published  in  1985

ISBN:  0201114941

Il manuale del BASIC per TI99/4A-VIC20-C64-ZX81-ZX Spectrum-MZ700-IBMPC-M20-Apple

Il manuale del BASIC per TI99/4A-VIC20-C64-ZX81-ZX Spectrum-MZ700-IBMPC-M20-Apple

by  Martino Sangiorgio

Published  in  1985

Programacion BASIC Con AMSTRAD

Programacion BASIC Con AMSTRAD

by  Wynford, James

Published  in  1985  by  Indescomp

ISBN:  8486176255

SHARP X1turbo CZ-856C BASIC REFERENCE MANUAL

SHARP X1turbo CZ-856C BASIC REFERENCE MANUAL

Published  in  1985  by  SHARP

Supergiochi per il Commodore 64 - 30 programmi in BASIC

Supergiochi per il Commodore 64 - 30 programmi in BASIC

by  Jean-François Séhan

Published  in  1985

The Atari BASIC manual

The Atari BASIC manual

by  Kemnitz, Thomas Milton

Published  in  1985

ISBN:  0516084240

The Century computer programming course for the Commodore 64 : a complete guide to programming in BASIC

The Century computer programming course for the Commodore 64 : a complete guide to programming in BASIC

by  Morse, Peter

Published  in  1985

ISBN:  0712603832

Very Basic BASIC The First 15 Hours On Your AMSTRAD

Very Basic BASIC The First 15 Hours On Your AMSTRAD

by  Ellershaw, Derek; Schofield, Peter

Published  in  1985  by  Melbourne House

ISBN:  0712606696

Watson Notes Vol. 2 - Amstrad 464 664 6128 - Exploring BASIC

Watson Notes Vol. 2 - Amstrad 464 664 6128 - Exploring BASIC

by  Kedem, D.;Kalisky I.

Published  in  1985  by  Glentop

ISBN:  1851810021

Amiga BASIC

Amiga BASIC

by  Rügheimer, Spanik

Published  in  1986  by  Data Becker

ISBN:  3890112099

Amiga Manual: Commodore PC GW-BASIC Interpreter Users Guide

Amiga Manual: Commodore PC GW-BASIC Interpreter Users Guide

Published  in  1986  by  Commodore

Amstrad the BASIC Idea

Amstrad the BASIC Idea

by  Forsyth, Richard; Morris, Brian

Published  in  1986  by  Chapman and Hall

ISBN:  0412280701

C-128 BASIC training guide

C-128 BASIC training guide

by  Kampow, F.

Published  in  1986

ISBN:  091643964X

Commodore 128 BASIC : programming techniques

Commodore 128 BASIC : programming techniques

by  Hardee, Martin

Published  in  1986

ISBN:  0830604324

Das Grosse BASIC Buch Zum CPC 6128

Das Grosse BASIC Buch Zum CPC 6128

by  Kowal

Published  in  1986  by  Data Becker

ISBN:  389011167X

Instructor

Instructor's manual to accompany BASIC programming for the Commodore 64 computer

by  Raygor, Robin D

Published  in  1986

ISBN:  0314971467

The Hitch-Hiker

The Hitch-Hiker's Guide To Artificial Intelligence AMSTRAD BASIC Version

Published  in  1986  by  Chapman and Hall

ISBN:  0412281309

Amiga BASIC Handbuch

Amiga BASIC Handbuch

Published  in  1987  by  Commodore

Atari ST Programmazione in BASIC

Atari ST Programmazione in BASIC

by  Tim Knight

Published  in  1987

Il BASIC 7.0 per il Commodore 128

Il BASIC 7.0 per il Commodore 128

by  Stanley, A.E.

Published  in  1987

ISBN:  8838600635

Los Ficheros en el Amstrad PCW 8256/8512 y Mallard Basic para CPCs

Los Ficheros en el Amstrad PCW 8256/8512 y Mallard Basic para CPCs

by  Campo, Victor J.

Published  in  1987  by  Ra-Ma

ISBN:  8486381304

Programmieren mit Amiga Basic

Programmieren mit Amiga Basic

by  Henning, Horst-Rainer

Published  in  1987  by  Markt & Technik Verlag AG, HiSoft

ISBN:  3890904343

The Commodore Puzzle Book : BASIC Brainteasers

The Commodore Puzzle Book : BASIC Brainteasers

by  Lee, Gordon

Published  in  1987

ISBN:  1468467383

Amiga: Programmieren in Basic

Amiga: Programmieren in Basic

by  Klein, Rolf-Dieter

Published  in  1988  by  Franzis Verlag

ISBN:  3772389716

AmigaBASIC

AmigaBASIC

by  Ruegheimer, Hannes

Published  in  1988  by  Free Time Editions

ISBN:  8885111033

BASIC Magazine

BASIC Magazine

Published  in  1988

Commodore C64 Book: Becker Basic

Commodore C64 Book: Becker Basic

Published  in  1988

ISBN:  1557550336

GFA Basic 3.0 + 3.5 Upd

GFA Basic 3.0 + 3.5 Upd

Published  in  1988  by  GFA Systemtechnik

Das Grosse Buch zu GFA BASIC AMIGA

Das Grosse Buch zu GFA BASIC AMIGA

by  Bleek; Hecht; Litzkendorf

Published  in  1989  by  Data Becker

ISBN:  3890112765

GFA Basic 3.5 Interpreter

GFA Basic 3.5 Interpreter

Published  in  1990  by  Data Media UK

ISBN:  1855520095

Amiga BASIC

Amiga BASIC

by  Rügheimer; Spanik

Published  in  1991  by  Data Becker

ISBN:  3890112029

The Macintosh bible : thousands of basic and advanced tips, tricks, and shortcuts, logically orgainized and fully indexed

The Macintosh bible : thousands of basic and advanced tips, tricks, and shortcuts, logically orgainized and fully indexed

by  Aker, Sharon Z

Published  in  1991

ISBN:  0940235110

The Macintosh bible : thousands of basic and advanced tips, tricks, and shortcuts logically organized and fully indexed

The Macintosh bible : thousands of basic and advanced tips, tricks, and shortcuts logically organized and fully indexed

by  Naiman, Arthur

Published  in  1992

ISBN:  1566090091

Maxon Basic 3 Handbuch

Maxon Basic 3 Handbuch

Published  in  1994  by  MAXON Computer GmbH

30 Days to Understanding BASIC XL

30 Days to Understanding BASIC XL

by  Wilkinson, Bill; Goldstein, Diane

32 basic programs for the ti994a

32 basic programs for the ti994a

ISBN:  0-880S6-072

Atari OSS BASIC A+ 3.1 manual

Atari OSS BASIC A+ 3.1 manual

Atari ST Basic Training Guide

Atari ST Basic Training Guide

Basic beginnings

Basic beginnings

Basic gfa

Basic gfa

basic programming for adults

basic programming for adults

basic tips

basic tips

Bien debuter en GFA BASIC v35

Bien debuter en GFA BASIC v35

Clefs pour GFA BASIC 2&3

Clefs pour GFA BASIC 2&3

entertainment games in ti basic and extended basic

entertainment games in ti basic and extended basic

Everyones guide to basic

Everyones guide to basic

GFA BASIC Book

GFA BASIC Book

GFA BASIC Quick Reference Guide for the Atari ST

GFA BASIC Quick Reference Guide for the Atari ST

I speak Basic to my TI99/4a

I speak Basic to my TI99/4a

Introduction to MSX-Basic

Introduction to MSX-Basic

Published  by  Sony

Le livre du gfa basic

Le livre du gfa basic

MSX Basic et MSX-DOS

MSX Basic et MSX-DOS

by  Vanryb, Bruno; Politis, Roger

Published  by  Eyrolles

MSX Basic Guide

MSX Basic Guide

Published  by  JVC

MSX Programacion Basica

MSX Programacion Basica

by  Jonathan Pearce, Graham Bland

Published  by  ParaInfo Madrid

ISBN:  8428314071

Programacao Profissional em basic

Programacao Profissional em basic

by  Roberto Massaru Watanabe

Published  by  Editora Aleph

programming basic with the ti home computer

programming basic with the ti home computer

programming discovery in ti basic

programming discovery in ti basic

The basic book

The basic book

ISBN:  0070279S94

the texas instruments basic manual

the texas instruments basic manual

ISBN:  051684283

Turbo BASIC XL Expanded Documentation

Turbo BASIC XL Expanded Documentation

Understanding Atari ST BASIC Programming

Understanding Atari ST BASIC Programming

Update GFA BASIC 35e

Update GFA BASIC 35e

VMSX Basic Versie 2.0

VMSX Basic Versie 2.0

Published  by  Sony

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