RenoGeek's Computer Terms Glossary - Basic

B.A.S.I.C or Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code. Is a simple computer programming language designed to provide a way for students to write computer programs.

A version of BASIC has been around in one form or another for more then 30 years. Many programmers start their career by learning basic.

The first BASIC development systems were all text-based. But today's modern BASIC programming software allows developers to design their programs using an advanced graphical user interface. One of the more popular BASIC development programs used today is Microsoft Visual Basic.

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