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 Urban Dictionary: qbasic
The language was interpreted, rather than compiled, severely retarding program execution speed.
The language is still adequate for novice programmers.
A programming language that's so old that it actually could be found in the ghetto.
www.urbandictionary.com /define.php?term=qbasic   (284 words)

  
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BASIC was invented to teach students proper programming, and it is still used today by several colleges, not to mention people who (gasp!) like programming in QBASIC.
It is known as a _translated_ language, meaning that the program is translated into machine code, which is the computer's native language, and then run in the memory of the computer.
It is taught in almost every programming language in every class as the first program you write.
members.tripod.com /~kalvin_richter/cls/qbasic1.txt   (1355 words)

  
 Course Materials
Remember that this is not a programming course, but rather a course in computer math concepts that uses rudimentary programming to illustrate concepts in math and computers, and the relationship between the two.
That is so that the programming examples will look the same here as when you type them into the QBASIC window on your computer.
If you have an unzip program on your system, it is straightforward to download the zip file using the link below, and then douple-clicking on the downloaded folder to decompress the files contained in it.
www2.sunysuffolk.edu /russom/classes/qbasic_man.htm   (1368 words)

  
 Smart Computing Article - Begin Programming With QBASIC   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The programming language comes into play when writing, so your wishes can be translated into a machine language that a computer can understand and execute.
QBASIC's editing and search features are the same as those in DOS' text editor, such as opening multiple files, condensing text for maximum viewing capabilities, opening files in a read-only mode, and the search and find commands.
Program execution is not as fast under an interpretive compiler, and your program must work within less random-access memory (RAM).
www.smartcomputing.com /editorial/article.asp?article=articles/1998/aug98/0803/0803.asp   (1344 words)

  
 QBasic@Everything2.com
QBASIC is a programming language which can be associated with death and almost everything evil.
BASIC, BASICA, GW-BASIC, and QBASIC were Microsoft's only "free" programming language until Visual Basic 5.0 Control Creation Edition was posted for free download somewhere under msdn.microsoft.com.
It mangled the original BASIC language to add some semblance of object-oriented programming, and is typically taught improperly by the computer programming teachers who teach it.
www.everything2.com /index.pl?node=QBASIC   (463 words)

  
 Qbasic / Quickbasic News - Learning Center - Classes
First, you may be wondering what QBasic exactly is. Well, there is a simple answer - QBasic is a programming language written for computers back in 1975, by Bill Gates and Paul Allen, and has been the accepted standard ever since.
It has a simple structure for its programs: its lines are numbered(10, 20, 30, etc.) and are executed in order.
By the end of this book, you should know many things about the QBasic programming language, and you will be able to write excellent programs that are useful to you and your friends.
qbasicnews.com /learn/class_1.shtml   (696 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Qbasic Programming for Dummies (For Dummies (Computers)): Books: Douglas Hergert   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Programming in DOS is a breeze with QBasic, the streamlined, economical version of the universal BASIC language that's been driving computers for years.
Even before the arrival of the IBM PC, BASIC was the language of choice for writing programs; after all these years, it's proven itself to be an enduring way to work in DOS 5.0 or higher.
From fundamental program organization through advanced topics on data types and arrays, graphics, and debugging, QBasic Programming For Dummies is an invaluable guide to mastering the QBasic programming language.
www.amazon.com /Qbasic-Programming-Dummies-Computers/dp/1568840934   (1114 words)

  
 QBASIC
Design of the program (we will skip that step here, but in real-life programming it is critical, and often determines success or failure of the whole project).
Each program statement must comply with the syntax, which means that the computer will be able to execute it.
After each program is working, use the File / Print menu items to print the program with your comments, then delete everything from the screen to type in the next program.
www.is.wayne.edu /gst2710/qbasic/qbasic.htm   (1794 words)

  
 QBASIC Programming for Kids
My rule is that QBASIC should be introduced at a point where children can learn on their own from this book (10 or 11 years old).
QBASIC is an older program that can't handle names bigger than 8 letters or numbers.
QBASIC's INT function can be used to convert a decimal number to an integer (a number without a decimal).
www.tedfelix.com /qbasic   (12984 words)

  
 Introduction to the QBASIC Language Learning System
Program listings of more than five lines that you will type in will be printed in the serif font.
Since QBASIC is a strong engineering language (that means it is loaded with mathematical functions), you will be able to solve complex mathematical problems.
That means the program keeps running through the same set of instructions continuously until a certain condition is met (In this case, the accuracy of the solution).
westcompsci.pima.edu /cis100/basic-00.html   (896 words)

  
 TIOBE Programming Community Index
The index can be used to check whether your programming skills are still up to date or to make a strategic decision about what programming language should be adopted when starting to build a new software system.
If you have the impression there is a programming language lacking, please notify us at tpci@tiobe.com.
SQL is not a programming language because it is, for instance, impossible to write an infinite loop in it.
www.tiobe.com /tiobe_index   (880 words)

  
 Introduction to the QBASIC Language Learning System
In the QBASIC programming language series, we will start out relatively fast at the beginning, introducing three commands and explaining constants and numeric variables.
Before we begin, I would first like to wish you luck with learning this new language (but does luck really come into play?), and to tell you that it is Very Important that you read these chapters while sitting in front of your computer actually doing the exercises.
In fact, one example program in the booklet calculates a square root of a number simply by repeated division that zeroes in on the answer.
www.pmfst.hr /~stankov/Programiranje_I_WWW/QBasic_Tutorial/QBasic_Tutor1/basic-00.html   (896 words)

  
 Excite Deutschland - Computers - Programming - Languages - BASIC - QBasic and QuickBasic
Programming tips section, extensive downloads and projects section, as well as message board and links.
Programs written in QBasic with sourcecode such as games, file compressor, decoder, graphic viewer.
Many games, programs, and useful utilities for programmers are available here.
www.excite.de /directory/Computers/Programming/Languages/BASIC/QBasic_and_QuickBasic   (230 words)

  
 QBasic Computer Programming Language
QBasic is not fully developed on its own to use for programming for a computer career – although it has a more developed cousin named Visual Basic that is. QBasic is good for getting your toe wet.
It is relatively simple and, if you have Windows 95, you already have an application on your computer to start programming in it.
Microsoft "adopted" QBasic many years ago, and has included support for it for years.
www.inforingpress.com /computer_information/qbasic.htm   (490 words)

  
 Letters from Terra - Programming - Languages
For those of you that want to experience the retro chic of my very early work, I have QBASIC available for download, which I bundle with a selection of programs that I constructed when I was about 13.
Assembler allows the programmer to time each instruction precisely, according to the clock speed of the processor and the memory bus, and so to optimise the code to the point where single clock cycles can be considered.
Since the processor is instructed directly, this is the fastest possible method of programming simple procedures- but is also notoriously frustrating and unstable.
myweb.tiscali.co.uk /l42emmings/Programming/Languages.htm   (483 words)

  
 Main Page - QBasic Gui Wiki
The QBasic Wikia aims to provide information on the QBasic programming language.
All of the programs that will be written for Dove OS by me will be written in FreeBasic.
QBasic, or QuickBasic, is a version of the Basic language by Microsoft that came before it's newer version, VisualBasic.
qb.wikia.com /wiki/Main_Page   (761 words)

  
 The BASIC programming language   (Site not responding. Last check: )
BASIC is a high level language that was developed in 1964 by John Kemeney and Thomas Kurtz at the Dartmouth College in the USA.
It is one of the most popular programming language because it easy to learn and use.
If you have Windows installed and have Qbasic on you hard disk, the easiest would be to put a shortcut on your desktop or in your start menu programs.
pages.intnet.mu /jhbpage/Program/Qbasic/tutorial/Ch1a.htm   (211 words)

  
 CIS105 - Programming Module
QBASIC is Microsoft’s version of the BASIC (Beginner’s All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code) programming language.
QBASIC was developed for MS-DOS, so the interface is not as intuitive as most software packages developed for Windows, thus a need for a simple exercise, which can then be used as a reference when completing lab assignments.
Although QBASIC is not a Windows program, it provides menus as well as shortcut keystrokes.
www.mc.maricopa.edu /dept/d07/cis105/basic/basic2_getting_started.html   (1041 words)

  
 The QB Newbies section - new users start here!
Its math functions are especially good, and it's a great "learners language" for schools and other similar institutions.
QBasic can be expanded with the use of QuickLibraries (.QLB's) which add routines from Assembler and C. It can also be expanded through structured programming - the re-use of SUBroutines and functions.
Well, all the programs that are sent to me are evaluated.
qbasic.com /classic/newbies.html   (947 words)

  
 QBasic_programming_language : Essential Information, explanation, recent texts, monographs, and relevant links.
The opening screen of QBasic 1.1 QBasic (Quick Beginner's All-Purpose Symbolic Instruction Code) is a variant of the BASIC programming language.
QBasic provided a state-of-the-art IDE (for its time), including a debugger with features such as on-the-fly expression evaluation and code modification that were still relatively unusual in 2003, more than ten years later.
QBasic was also the subject of several programming books for beginners.
www.real-estate-properties.com /primary/computers-plus/QBasic_programming_language.html   (486 words)

  
 Programming - Free Downloads
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Linear programming library that incorporates the power of linear programming solver and simplicity of integration to any software tools like Ms Visual C++, Ms Visual C#.Net, Ms Visual Basic, Borland Delphi and other that support a DLL import.
EP has it's learning curve but it's definitely not steeper than any of the modern programming languages and the rewards are tangible --small, compact programs, a fuller understanding of your program and a closer knowledge of the machine and the OS.A tiny download.
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 BASIC Programming and Chipmunk Basic Home Page
BASIC (an acronym for "Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code") is the name of a family of related high-level programming languages, developed, circa 1963 at Dartmouth College, to provide an accessible and easy-to-learn environment for non-science students to understand and use computers.
In the early 1980's, the Basic programming language was built-in to the majority of personal computers sold.
Chipmunk Basic was featured in the Programming Paradigms column of the December 1995 issue of Dr.
www.nicholson.com /rhn/basic   (2994 words)

  
 Liberty BASIC - Easy Programming for Windows
Most programming software resembles the cockpit of a commercial jet plane, with a confusing collection of features that almost nobody needs.
Programming language software can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars, but Liberty BASIC costs less than many video games.
It's not approachable - Most programming languages don't come with good documentation so you need to buy extra books to learn them.
www.libertybasic.com   (219 words)

  
 Programming Language - QBASIC or . . .   (Site not responding. Last check: )
I taught my self QBASIC and am looking for another programming language to learn.
From there you could learn Fortran, Pascal, or C. C would be the most useful but is also the most difficult.
It is easier to work with than C and is taught as the first programming language in college.
www.newton.dep.anl.gov /newton/askasci/1995/compsci/CSI48.HTM   (141 words)

  
 Parallel Port Programming: QBasic   (Site not responding. Last check: )
QBasic is perhaps the easiest language to program the parallel port with.
Since the parallel port is often at 378 hex, that is the value that I use in my code.
The following program allows a user to enter a value in decimal that is sent out the parallel port.
www.mattjustice.com /parport/par_qbasic.html   (164 words)

  
 Geometry.Net - Basic_Q: Qbasic Programming
Home QBasic Programming is a Web page primarily for students new to QBasic programming but an effort is being made to include information for advanced QBasic programmers.
Qbasic with programming Introducing When you run theqbasic programming containing the, you will see what I mean.
QBasic Benchmarks I compare a few QBasic algorithms to see which is faster and uses less space.
www.geometry.net /basic_q/qbasic_programming.php   (1614 words)

  
 PCMag.com Shareware Library: Programming › Quick BASIC and QBasic programming language
I should point out that the package is not limited to QBasic except by the fact that it's in that format, using no line numbers and having function calls.
The QBE program inputs.LST files created when the QuickBASIC compile line parameter specified a listing file should be created and that listing file is accessible when the run-time (or compilation error) occurs and followed by a QBE launch.
FontType v1.0 is a utility that allows QBASIC developers to create custom fonts for use in their programs.
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 CIS121 - Computer Information Science II
An introduction to structured programming design using the QBASIC programming language.
Most programming assignments will require you to write a QBASIC program.
It is not unusual for students to spend 6-12 hours per week studying and doing the programming assignments.
bbs.chemeketa.edu /syllabus/cis121.blucher.htm   (709 words)

  
 Crankin' It Up with the QBasic Programming Environment > Where Is QBasic?   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Now that you have a general idea of what a computer program is and how it works, it's time to load up QBasic and get to work.
In either case, the QBasic programming language came with it.
However, QBasic still remains a very useful language for learning to program, if for no other reason than it's free and almost everyone has it.
www.informit.com /articles/article.asp?p=27008   (474 words)

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