QBasic facts for kids

QBasic is a special programming language made by Microsoft. It was included with computer systems like Windows 95 and MS-DOS. QBasic is a simpler version of another language called QuickBASIC, which came out in 1985.

While not used as much today, QBasic is still a great language for beginners. It is especially popular for teaching people how to code in schools.

What is QBasic?

QBasic is a type of programming language. This means it is a set of instructions that computers can understand and follow. Microsoft created QBasic in 1991. It was often found on computers running Windows 95 and MS-DOS.

QBasic was designed to be easy for new programmers to learn. It helped many students understand the basic ideas of computer programming. It teaches you how to give commands to a computer step-by-step.

Even though there are many newer and more powerful languages today, QBasic is still useful. It helps people learn important concepts about how computers work and how to write code.

An Example Program

Here is a very simple program written in QBasic. This program tells the computer to show a message on the screen. Programs like this are often called "Hello, World!" programs. They are a classic way to start learning a new language.

PRINT "Hello, World!"

This simple line of code makes the computer display the words "Hello, World!" when you run the program. It shows how easy it is to make QBasic do something.

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