Programming languages
BASIC
Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code (BASIC) is a family of general-purpose, high-level programming languages whose design philosophy emphasizes ease of use.
- Created by
- John G. Kemeny , Thomas E. Kurtz
- First appeared
- 1964
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Your first program
Hello, World!
10 PRINT "Hello, World!"
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