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BASIC ruled the '80s. Here's why Python quietly became the new gateway to coding

If you ever used a computer in the '70s, '80s, and '90s, your first foray into programming was most likely with BASIC. Here are the reasons why Python has taken its place as the language of choice for ...
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Microsoft open sources 6502 BASIC, a key piece of computing history

Home Computer Archeology: Few early Microsoft products left as lasting a mark as 6502 BASIC. The interpreter introduced millions of people to computers and programming, shaping the next generation of ...
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BASIC turns 60: Why simplicity was this programming language's blessing and its curse

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The basics of working with declarative programming languages

When high-level programming languages first emerged in the 1950s, code was mainly based on combinations of command-based instructions and mathematical expressions. Because of this, imperative ...