Small Basic is a free, beginner-friendly programming language created by
Microsoft. Inspired by BASIC, which introduced programming to millions
of first-time PC owners in the 1970s and 1980s, Small Basic is a modern
language that makes coding simple and fun.
Learn to Program with Small Basic introduces you to the empowering
world of programming. You'll master the basics with simple activities
like displaying messages and drawing colorful pictures, and then work
your way up to programming games! Learn how to:
-Program your computer to greet you by name
-Make a game of rock-paper-scissors using If/Else statements
-Create an interactive treasure map using arrays
-Draw intricate geometric patterns with just a few lines of code
-Simplify complex programs by breaking them into bite-sized subroutines
You'll also learn to command a turtle to draw shapes, create magical
moving text, solve math problems quickly, help a knight slay a dragon,
and more!
Each chapter ends with creative coding challenges so you can take your
skills to the next level. Learn to Program with Small Basic is the
perfect place to start your computer science journey.