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  Where can I download...
Posted by: litdev - 09-30-2023, 10:49 AM - Forum: Discussion - No Replies

All downloads for anything I have created for Small Basic; from LitDev extension, SB-Prime IDE, previous versions of Small Basic, samples, guides, API documentation, useful links etc can be found on my website  https://litdev.uk.

I try not to create direct links from other places since these can break, but everything on this website is maintained.

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  One more option to help people.
Posted by: AbsoluteBeginner - 09-25-2023, 11:53 AM - Forum: Discussion - Replies (13)

(translated by DeepL translator)

I know that a very big barrier to learning programming is the language people use to write program code.
If English is not a person's native language, then the person has to create an algorithm in their native language and then rewrite it in English into program code.

But, it is possible to create a utility that makes it possible to assign any sequence of characters of a person's native language to another sequence of English characters, as the #gefine directive does.

Writing a program in your native language is a pleasure that is much greater than creating code using obscure symbols.  Smile

What do you think about that ?

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  LitDev Version 1.2.25.0
Posted by: litdev - 09-20-2023, 05:44 PM - Forum: Extensions - Replies (1)

Version 1.2.25.0 of LitDev extension uploaded.

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  sVB version of LitDev extension
Posted by: litdev - 09-15-2023, 01:29 PM - Forum: Extensions - Replies (4)

I compiled a version of LitDev extension for use with sVB version of Small Basic (v2.8.6.7).  Not every feature tested, but mostly works well.

sVB is a clone of the original SB IDE (Integrated Development Environment), with some fixes, new features and form editor.  It remains fairly basic and faithful to the original SB ethos.

You can get sVB here and the LitDev extension from my website using the download link highlighted in the image below.

   

Here are a couple samples for it PXLC585.000 ZXMQ129.000.  They also run in standard SB and SB-Prime IDEs (with v1.2.25.0 LitDev extension).

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  Small Basic AI Championship
Posted by: AbsoluteBeginner - 09-13-2023, 06:24 PM - Forum: Discussion - Replies (180)

(translated by DeepL translator)

Hi everyone who loves Small Basic and programming.
Please tell me if you would be interested in watching competitions of Small Artificial Intelligences that are created by Small Basics enthusiasts using Small Basics ?

Thank you.  Smile

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  LDUtilities.Version() function
Posted by: Scout - 09-10-2023, 08:40 PM - Forum: Extensions - Replies (6)

I downloaded the latest version 1.24 and the beta version 1.25 and copied each into the LIB directory.
The file attribute also shows these versions.
However, the LDUtilities.Version() function always runs to error 403 and shows version 1.23.
The extension manager cannot download the database.
Maybe the old URL is still accessed here?

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  Do we need a new SB Q&A forum?
Posted by: litdev - 09-10-2023, 04:41 PM - Forum: Discussion - Replies (2)

I've been doing a bit of looking and see that MS Q&A is still active with Small Basic questions, so not sure if this forum is needed.

The MS Q&A somewhat suffers from Small and Basic questions that have nothing to do with Small Basic programming, so there may be benefit from this dedicated forum.

Anyway, I will leave the forum here and if there is interest it may grow.

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  Get LitDev Extension
Posted by: litdev - 09-09-2023, 04:26 PM - Forum: Extensions - Replies (2)

You can get the LitDev extension from https://litdev.uk/#Extensions, with installation instructions https://litdev.uk/#Usage.

There is plenty of documentation and other utilities, all on https://litdev.uk.

This forum is the best place to ask any questions on this Small Basic extension.

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  Challenge 1 - TextWindow login
Posted by: litdev - 09-04-2023, 09:18 AM - Forum: Challenges - Replies (1)

Write a TextWindow login program.

It should have options to:

  • create and account and set a password
  • login using existing account and password (checking the password)

To extend the program you could:
  • have a reset password option
  • save the passwords so that the program can be rerun
  • consider how to 'encrypt' the passwords
  • write a GraphicsWindow version

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  Welcome
Posted by: litdev - 09-02-2023, 08:38 PM - Forum: Standard Small Basic - Replies (19)

Welcome,

Good places to start with Small Basic programming include:

Small Basic - Install Small Basic
Introduction to Small Basic - Introduction
Small Basic Forum - Now closed, but loads of good stuff there
Tutorials - Class style lessons
Facebook - Lots of cool, mainly graphics examples
YouTube - Nice introductory tutorials
Wiki guides - Some articles I wrote after several years supporting Small Basic

When asking a question, you can share your program using the Publish and Import feature shown below.  Then just post the 10 digit code (e.g. MGMF705.000) to keep posts short.  You can of course include short program segments as well.

   

There is no substitute for just having a go - you can't break anything - and ask questions!

Due the large number of spam users, we are relatively agressive banning and in some cases preventing acount activation.  If you are having trouble with activation, then please contact admin@litdev.uk.

Have fun programming...

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