Small Basic Overview on TechNet Wiki

Noah gave a pass on writing up a Small Basic overview article, so I'd like to share it with you:

Small Basic

It's already been translated into two other languages!

Small Basic

• Extensions
• Community
• Let's Start
• Additional Resources  
  • Web Pages
  • Blogs
  • Social Media  
• Other Languages  
  • Japanese (ja-JP)
  • Italian (it-IT)  

Microsoft Small Basic is a beginner .NET language, derived from QuickBasic. It was first launched as a public beta in 2008, and version 1 launched in 2010. It is very international, and is available in over 20 languages.  Small Basic is actually a toned down version of Visual Basic.NET, running on the .NET 3.5 framework.

If you can't find a function you need to use in a program in Small Basic's main library, you can write an extension for it in any other .NET language (VB.NET and C# tutorials).  If you do not wish to create your own extension you can download some other extension, such as PowerExtension or LitDev's Extension. A list of extensions is available here.

It currently still has an active community of users in its forums @ https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/smallbasic/threads. 

If you are interested in learning to program, Small Basic is a great way to start! Get it at https://smallbasic.com/.

• Official Small Basic site
• Microsoft Download Center link
• Getting Started Guide (multiple languages)
• Small Basic Developer Learning Center

• SmallBasic Blog
• Small Basic Extensions Gallery
• Small Basic Program Gallery (listed by Category)
• Small Basic Student Testimonies

• Facebook Page

This article is also available in the following languages:

• Small Basic (ja-JP)

• Small Basic (it-IT)

• Anonymous
  June 03, 2015
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