Statements (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:language
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| gptkbp:allows |
creating animations
creating games |
| gptkbp:can_be |
be integrated with other Microsoft products
be used for robotics programming be used to create educational tools be used to create simulations be used to teach basic algorithms be used to teach logic and problem-solving |
| gptkbp:developed_by |
gptkb:Microsoft
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| gptkbp:encourages |
learning programming skills
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| gptkbp:has |
a simple syntax
a small user base a community for sharing projects a limited graphics capability a limited set of commands a simple IDE a simple command line interface a simple debugger a simple event model limited functionality compared to full Visual Basic |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Microsoft Small Basic
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| gptkbp:includes |
gptkb:graphic_novel
text-based programming environment a help system |
| gptkbp:is |
available in multiple languages
free to download used in schools no longer actively developed often used in after-school programs available on Windows a stepping stone to more advanced languages not widely used in industry often used in introductory computer science classes a good introduction to programming logic a good starting point for young programmers. a lightweight programming environment a part of the Microsoft Imagine Cup initiatives a part of the Microsoft Learning platform a tool for fostering creativity in programming not suitable for professional software development often compared to Scratch often recommended for self-learners often used for introductory programming courses often used in coding camps part of Microsoft Education initiatives part of the Microsoft Small Basic project targeted at children and young adults |
| gptkbp:is_designed_for |
beginners
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| gptkbp:provides |
intuitive interface
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| gptkbp:released |
November 2010
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| gptkbp:supports |
event-driven programming
simple programming concepts |
| gptkbp:uses |
Visual Basic syntax
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:BASIC
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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