QBASIC
Chapter 6: First Steps in Programming What is a Program? A program is a set of instructions given to a computer to perform a specific task. These instructions are written in a language that the computer can understand and execute. What is a Programming Language? A programming language is a language used to write programs and communicate instructions to a computer. Some common examples of programming languages include: C C++ Java Python JavaScript These languages help programmers create applications, websites, games, and software systems. What is QBASIC? QBASIC is a simple programming language used mainly for learning basic programming concepts. Key Facts About QBASIC BASIC stands for Beginner’s All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code . QBASIC was designed for beginners to learn programming easily. It was developed by: Professor John G. Kemeny Thomas E. Kurtz They developed BASIC at Dartmouth College, USA . BASIC was first introduced in th...