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// Workers AI · dad joke modeWhat did "Learn to Program BASIC" say to the computer? You're basic-ally my friend.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Learn to Program BASIC
DeveloperPresage Software
Release1998[1]
Operating systemMacintosh
Windows

Learn to Program BASIC is a software CD-ROM from Interplay Productions.[2] It is for ages 8 and up.[3]

Summary

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Learn to Program BASIC is a program that introduces middle school kids to the beginning concepts of computer programming.[3] It teaches users BASIC, the beginners' programming language.[4]

Development

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Presage Software designed and developed the Macintosh and Windows95 versions of Learn to Program BASIC.[5] A Junior High Edition of Learn to Program BASIC was released in 1998.[6]

Reception

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Games Domain called the Jr. Edition of Learn to Program BASIC unique.[3] Columbia Daily Tribune highly recommened Learn to Program BASIC.[7]

References

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  1. "New Generation of Software Tycoons created with Interplay's Learn to Program BASIC". Interplay Productions. August 14, 1998. Archived from the original on September 10, 1999. Retrieved May 28, 2026.
  2. Blasko, Larry (September 28, 1998). "The once-basic BASIC is back". The Times. p. 15. Retrieved May 28, 2026 via Newspapers.com.
  3. 1 2 3 Hollingshead, Anise. "Learn to Program BASIC, Jr. Edition". Games Domain. Archived from the original on December 6, 1998. Retrieved May 28, 2026.
  4. McCauley, Dennis (October 1, 1998). "Learn to build your own games". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on November 17, 1999. Retrieved May 28, 2026.
  5. "Stepping Stone Products - Learn to Program BASIC". Presage Software. Archived from the original on November 27, 1999. Retrieved May 28, 2026.
  6. "Interplay's Learn to Program Basic: Junior High Edition". All Game Guide. Archived from the original on November 15, 2014. Retrieved May 28, 2026.
  7. May, Scott (November 30, 1998). "Product takes mystery of out programming". Columbia Daily Tribune. p. 13. Retrieved May 28, 2026 via Newspapers.com.
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