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THE LANGUAGE AND ITS TOOLS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The spirit of BASIC.A modern design.<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

mBASIC is a programming language built around readable code, straightforward syntax and the freedom to create your own tools. From scripts to structured applications, it brings together a modern language, a dedicated editor and native extensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Explore the language<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Discover the tools<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Terminal interfaces, graphics and data: one language, many uses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hello, I’m Mobi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The mBASIC project mascot.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\"Mobi,<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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A first program<\/p>\n\n\n\n

mBASIC<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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hello.mba<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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var message = \"Hello, mBASIC!\"\n? message<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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Output<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hello, mBASIC!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Straightforward syntax from the very first lines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n
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Readable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Syntax designed for the code you write and the code you come back to.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Structured<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Functions, classes, inheritance and units to organise your programs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Extensible<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Native modules that expand what the language can do.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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01 \/ THE LANGUAGE<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Easy to read. Ready to structure.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
mBASIC keeps BASIC\u2019s direct approach without trying to reproduce a historical dialect. Its syntax and execution model address practical needs: working with data, organising reusable code and developing interactive applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Work directly with your data<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Strings, arrays and maps are built into the language. References let you work with existing data without unnecessarily copying whole structures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Give your project a clear structure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Procedures, functions and units help you organise code. Native classes add inheritance, properties and control over member visibility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Coordinate interactive work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The compiler produces bytecode that runs on the mBASIC virtual machine. Cooperative tasks, events and timers help coordinate the work of interactive applications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n
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02 \/ THE TOOLS<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A language that builds its own tools, too.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
mBASIC comes with mbEdit and mbTk, both developed in mBASIC itself. They put the language\u2019s capabilities into everyday use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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THE EDITOR<\/p>\n\n\n\n
mbEdit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A terminal-based code editor designed for mBASIC. Syntax highlighting, completion, indentation, code folding, multiple cursors and go-to-definition navigation support both writing and understanding programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Write, explore and develop your code without leaving the terminal.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n
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TERMINAL INTERFACES<\/p>\n\n\n\n
mbTk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A toolkit for building interactive terminal interfaces: widgets, layouts, focus management, keyboard and mouse input, and events. It provides the building blocks for your own text-based tools and applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The terminal as a complete user interface, not just a place to print text.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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03 \/ THE EXTENSIONS<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Beyond the terminal.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The project\u2019s terminal focus remains a strength, not a limit on the language. Native modules add the capabilities each application needs, without requiring every program to use every dependency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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raylib<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Graphics and multimedia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Create windows and graphical applications, draw in 2D and 3D, work with images and use audio.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n
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SQLite \u00b7 MySQL<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Databases<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Store and query data with SQLite, or work with a MySQL server, through dedicated modules.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n
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pathlib<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Paths and files<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Build and inspect paths, browse directories and perform file operations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n
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clipboard<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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System clipboard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Exchange text with the system clipboard from an mBASIC program, on supported environments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Modules are optional. Availability depends on the build and the environment in use.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n
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04 \/ THE PROJECT<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deliberate choices. Ongoing development.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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mBASIC is an independent project born from a practical need: a language that is enjoyable to use when building your own tools. The language, its runtime, mbEdit and mbTk evolve together through real-world use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It does not aim for source compatibility with GW-BASIC, QBASIC or QuickBASIC. It keeps their approachable spirit while following its own syntax and design choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Back to the top \u2191<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/main>\n\n\n\n