Introduction to BASIC Computer Language
The Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code (BASIC) family of programming language has existed since 1963, when it was designed for use in Dartmouth College's experimental timesharing computer system.
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Advantages and Disadvantages
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BASIC is an easy way to teach newcomers to the field while allowing the addition of more advanced features by more experienced or skilled programmers. However, BASIC is relatively slow and simplistic.
Time Frame
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The period 1975 to 1979 represented the breakout era for BASIC. It became a fixture in the consumer market, as computers began being designed for home use by people who were not experts. In 1975, the MITS Altair 8800 microcomputer was introduced, and Microsoft was founded to build BASIC software for the Altair.
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Status in 2010
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The decade of the 1980s was the era of BASIC ubiquity. By the end of that decade, though, computers had become more powerful, inviting new applications, and programming had ceased to be an activity for most users. As a result, BASIC again became a niche product. Languages in the BASIC family are used to program customized small business applications.
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