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Best BASIC ever!
I have been writing BASIC programs since the days it required line numbers. With the development of advanced versions such as Smart BASIC, with its graphic features, like buttons, switches, sliders, and access to the compass and accelerometer, it should no longer be called a “beginners” language. “Hobbyist” language would be more appropriate, since it is still easy for beginners to learn the fundamentals of programming. Its set of Graphics and Sound commands makes it ideal for games and simulations.
There’s only one small inconvenience: commands such as OPTION.... , SET.... etc appear in several categories of the otherwise excellent Help file, sometimes making it difficult to find the one you’re looking for. Some sort of Search or Indexing would be valuable.
Overall, in spite of a few syntax quirks [like using “!” as a line separator, and “INTEG()” instead of “INT()”], it’s the best BASIC program I have found.
There’s only one small inconvenience: commands such as OPTION.... , SET.... etc appear in several categories of the otherwise excellent Help file, sometimes making it difficult to find the one you’re looking for. Some sort of Search or Indexing would be valuable.
Overall, in spite of a few syntax quirks [like using “!” as a line separator, and “INTEG()” instead of “INT()”], it’s the best BASIC program I have found.
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No support
Sad that this is such a good app but no way to contact support. For such a feature rich language the manual is badly lacking depth. Their are some examples but but not enough and no way to see how things are work. The very basics of the manual are there… but this is such a great app that there should be a great manual. You can not even search the manual for keywords.
The WORST part is… you can NOT log into the forum to post a question. I have tried with two different email addresses — waiting all day long for the registration email but not came to my in box or spam folder. There is also no way to contact the developer.
I see there are some decent apps made with Smart Basic so there are people out there who learned enough about it to get it to do what they need… but they sure did not get that info from the English manual.
I saw someone in the forum offer to make a new one… but there is no way to find out if he actually did after his commitment to do so in 2017.
I hope the developer reads this and gives access to registering on the forum. I would then be able to give this 5 stars. For now, it is a waste of time trying to get the information I need.
The WORST part is… you can NOT log into the forum to post a question. I have tried with two different email addresses — waiting all day long for the registration email but not came to my in box or spam folder. There is also no way to contact the developer.
I see there are some decent apps made with Smart Basic so there are people out there who learned enough about it to get it to do what they need… but they sure did not get that info from the English manual.
I saw someone in the forum offer to make a new one… but there is no way to find out if he actually did after his commitment to do so in 2017.
I hope the developer reads this and gives access to registering on the forum. I would then be able to give this 5 stars. For now, it is a waste of time trying to get the information I need.
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Response from developer
Please contact Forum admin at basicsupport@icloud.com if you have problems with registration
As of April 2024 app works perfectly!
I recently got this app because my grandpa taught me how to code in BASIC when I was a child and I wanted to relearn it. I knew I wanted good documentation to support my learning. I was worried because some of the other reviews talked about the documentation not working but I had no trouble. I have had a lot of success writing programs and the examples in the app are very helpful too. I'd recommend this to anyone that wants to code in BASIC on the go. The compiler can handle a surprising amount and runs very smoothly!
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