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Thursday, September 14, 2006 12:00 AM

Why Johnny can't code

BASIC used to be on every computer a child touched -- but today there's no easy way for kids to get hooked on programming.
By David Brin

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  • Tuesday, September 19, 2006 02:22 AM

    Basic Rocks

    I can program in PHP and Java, self taught so I have a lot of bad habits no doubt, but I must admist I still program in Basic, Given that most of my programs do not need (or want) fancy graphics or interfaces, I think that Basic is a great language for programming. I remember writing an accounts and database program for my local newagent that he used for ages, all written in Basic on a Tandy Computer.

    I admit that Basic has problems but dont just write it off because its old, its still a useful language for teaching people the basics (not pun intended).

    —Jim

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