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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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