On 1/5/13, H. Hirzel <
> Hello everybody,
>
> The previous mail to Angel about BasicScript should not have gone to
> the list as it is even more OT.
>
> Howver as it is now there, thinking about it, maybe not, actually?
>
> We may ask:
> Is there a way to have something in Cuis which is more like a variant of
> Basic?
>
> A subset which is easier to master? Even with a slightly different syntax?
>
> Cuis still has 1200 classes and that is a LOT for a beginner.
>
> And evaluating the following code snippet
> CompiledMethod allInstances size
> gives
> 16257
>
> 16257 methods!!
>
>
> For example Microsoft recently came out with SmallBasic
>
>
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/beginner/ff384126.aspx>
> <citation>Microsoft Small Basic puts the fun back into computer
> programming. With a friendly development environment that is very easy
> to master, it eases students of all ages into the world of
> programming.</citation>
>
>
> From the FAQ:
>
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/beginner/ff384239.aspx> * Unlike QBASIC, Small Basic is based on .Net and can consume (not
> produce) "Objects".
> * It supports distinct Operations, Properties and Events.
> * It doesn't have GOSUB :)
> * Small Basic is small - much smaller than VB
>
>
> The mention that there are over 200 Basic dialects and give a reason
> why they add another one.
>
> I think it was (to check)
>
> - The Small Basic language consists of just 14 keywords and should be
> really for beginners.
> - Still should have some objects and be a modern environment.
>
> Note: This mail contributes to the discussion what Cuis should be used for
> :-)
>
> There is no need from my side to actually embark on this NOW. But it
> is surely an important question for this upcoming year 2013.
>
> For example Germán seems to think of web services (and me too)
>
> Kind regards
> Hannes
>
>
> On 1/5/13, H. Hirzel <
[hidden email]> wrote:
>> Hello Angel
>>
>> I saw on your blog that you mention BasicScript.
>>
>> Are you working on a Basic to JavaScript compiler/interpreter as well?
>>
>> This is of more interest for me than CobolScript as there are a lot of
>> Basic programmers around who have written useful programs and I have
>> done Basic in the past as well.
>>
>> A possibility to run Basic in a web page....
>>
>> May I ask you for more information?
>>
>> Kind regards
>> --Hannes
>>
>
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