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INTRODUCTION TO BASIC-256
BASIC-256 is a very simple programming language used for calculations and business
applications. Its name stands for Beginners All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code. BASIC-256
is a advanced version of BASIC. It is a programming language that makes programming simple
and easy for beginners. Till now, you have created programs using blocks. BASIC-256 enables
you to do text-based programming using simple English like commands.
BASIC-256 provides an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) with a code editor, a compiler
and a graphical interface to develop programs. It is developed by Larsen & James M. Reneau at
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the year 2014.
INSTALLING BASIC-256
Perform the following steps to install the BASIC-256:
Step 1 Open the Ubuntu Software by clicking on the its icons from the left
side of the Ubuntu desktop.
Step 2 Click on the Search icon at the top-left corner and type BASIC-256
in the Search box.
Ubuntu Software
icon
Step 3 Press the Enter key. The BASIC-256 appears.
Step 4 Click on the BASIC-256 option.
Step 5 Click on the Install button. The installation process will start.
OPENING BASIC-256
Follow these steps to open BASIC-256:
Step 1 Click on the Show Applications button. All the installed applications will appear
Step 2 Type BASIC in the Search box.
Step 3 Click on the BASIC-256 icon. The BASIC-256 window will appear.
BASIC-256 ENVIRONMENT
BASIC-256 provides you a simple yet powerful development environment. Let’s learn about the
BASIC-256 environment.
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