Just a quick correction, the classic version of powerbasic (console
version is only $89, though the classic gui version is $99. Just thought
I'd throw that out there. Where else can you get a professional compiler
that produces small fast code for 89 bucks? I say, nowhere. So, go get
yourself a copy. Sure, it only works on windows, and I'm not a big fan of
windows, but porting to freebasic for alternate programs isn't difficult,
though you need to use external libs for things like sound and networking
under freebasic, and it's code isn't nearly as compact or fast as
powerbasic, but it's always an option.
On Mon, 7 Mar 2016, Travis Siegel wrote:
I know most folks will direct you to c, c++, java, python, and various other
pieces of software/languages for your development, but as I've said before,
and as I'll no doubt say again, for simplicity, and ease of use, and maximum
compatibility, you can't beat powerbasic. It's produced by a company called
powerbasic, and they have both console and graphics versions of the compiler.
By default, any code compiled on powerbasic will run on every single version
of windows, from win95 right up through win10. You can't beat that for
compatibility. It's also about 90 percent compatible with quickbasic and
even gwbasic, which makes porting those old programs you have lying around
extremely simple. It also produces programs that require no external dlls
(unless you use them yourself for program features) and it produces small
fast executables. Even the hello world program is only a few K, which in
this day and age is phenomenal, considering visual basic and visual C require
megabytes for the same program.
The new versions are $169 or $199 (depending on whether you want the console
or graphic version of the compiler) and an older version of the compiler
(referred to as powerbasic classic) sells for just $99). You can't beat that
either, considering they still actively develop and support powerbasic. I've
used it for years in my windows programming, and never once regretted it.
If you want to get into programming, and you want it to be dead simple, then
powerbasic is definitely something you should take a look at.
Heh, and just for reference, they even still sell (and support) a version of
powerbasic for dos, that sells for $99. How's that for dedicated.
On Fri, 4 Mar 2016, Justin Jones wrote:
Hello all,
I want to get into learning how to program, but I am a bit overwhelmed
as to where I ought to start. I have done some programming in the
past, but that was years ago, so I would just as soon as start from
the beginning, rather than attempting to recollect old knowledge on
the subject.
There are two objectives that I have in mind, provided I can pick up
the knack of writing code:
1. The more realistic goal of creating a Dungeons and Dragons (5th
Edition) character sheet creator for us blind folks. There are ones
out there on the Interwebs, but they are either inaccessible or are
incomplete, i.e. they lack all available options for character
creation.
2. My ultimate ambition is to try and learn to create good
role-playing games for the blind. From what I have been able to
deduce, we have a very limited selection. Again, this latter reason is
more of a dream, but I am willing to attempt to put in the work to try
and realize it.
This leads me to my questions for all of you who can best direct me:
1. What is a good programming language to learn? Where can I find the
necessary components to begin? What do I need to do in order to make
things accessible? Please note that I am a JAWS user.
2. What guides/books/tutorials ought I to read?
Thanks in advance
--
Justin M. Jones, M.A.
atreides...@gmail.com
(254) 624-9155
701 Ewing St. #509-C, Ft. Wayne IN, 46802
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