Simple, rich Visual programming–Microsoft SmallBasic

Featuring a friendly development environment that is easy to master, Microsoft Small Basic puts the fun back into computer programming. Based on .NET Framework, Small Basic uses a very simple language and a rich and engaging set of libraries to ease both kids and adults into the world of programming.

 

What’s NEW:
It’s not just that – Now the latest Small Basic 1.2 is upgraded to .NET Framework 4.5, it includes new Kinect programming features, new translation features.

Compatibility:
It’s compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Vista

How to install – SmallBasic 1.2:

1. Already if you have Small Basic 1.0 installed, then uninstall it; also delete all the files in the "smallbasic" folder.
2. Make sure that you have .Net Framework installed; if not you can download .NET Framework 4.5, and then install it.
3. Now, you can download/install Microsoft Small Basic from Small Basic 1.2 Download Center page  .
4. Launch by clicking the Microsoft Small Basic program shortcut.

Here are the key links:

• Website: https://smallbasic.com
• Blog: https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/smallbasic/
• Forum: https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/home?forum=smallbasic
• Programming books @ https://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/16386.small-basic-e-books.aspx
• Wiki: Small Basic Portal
• Gallery: Small Basic File Downloads on TechNet Gallery
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallbasic/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/Small_Basic
• [Update] Videos: https://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/34675.small-basic-videos.aspx

See it in action (Video) :

Cool, easy isn’t it. So let we get started!!