Small Basic for PC Windows

Small Basic for Windows

Education For all ages For all ages
3.3 Free

Overview

Small Basic is a free, beginner-friendly programming language and UI created by Microsoft (starting in 2008) to teach kids how to code. It's the only text-based programming language + tool that's made for kids. Small Basic is Fun (Turtle, Flickr, Kinect, Lego Mindstorms, 3D Graphics), Social (share and collaborate), Simple (IntelliSense for kids, dynamic Help pane, and only 14 keywords), and Gradual (graduate to professional languages)

Features

IntelliSense Redesigned - Rebuilt in Small Basic for kids to scroll through in a fun and engaging way. They see dynamic Help in the IntelliSense window, and they can make IntelliSense invisible.Integrated Help - A dedicated Help pane changes and teaches you as you type and click your code! You don\'t have to click Help or leave your app! Easily slide the Help pane to close it. Easy to Share & Collaborate - Use the "Publish" and "Import" buttons to share programs with your friends or classroom. Play the program online, and improve each other\'s code!Kinect Development - Build games for other kids to jump around and control with their whole bodies! It brings on healthy habits and an extra dose of fun! Lego Mindstorms EV3 Robots - Make your robots more powerful than ever, integrate them with full games, learn actual text-based programming, and did we mention that it\'s free?3D Graphics Engine - Using the LitDev 3DView extension, quickly get started coding immersive and fun-to-play 3D/CG games and applications.Graduate to Visual Basic - Click the "Graduate" button, and move your program into Visual Studio (also free) to learn more professional programming languages! More Small Basic Features: https://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/14114.the-unique-features-of-small-basic.aspx

What's new

Kinect for Small Basic - Small Basic 1.2 introduces three Kinect objects: KinectBodyList, KinectFaceList, and KinectWindow. With these objects, you can program with the Microsoft Kinect Sensor (for Windows or Xbox). Dictionary Object: Expanded Translations - In Small Basic 1.0, the Dictionary Object allowed you to define words and translate English to/from French. We expanded our support to translate German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and Spanish. Translation Improvements - We improved the existing translations in Chinese, Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish. 10 Bugs Fixed - Including updating the Dictionary Object to reflect Dictionary.com\'s API update, and we fixed some crashing bugs, disappearing turtles, random error messages, and insulting math logic. See the full release notes. https://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/32436.microsoft-small-basic-1-2-release-notes.aspx

Additional Information

  • Developed by Microsoft Corporation
  • Version 2024.05.07
  • Requires

    Available on: PC

    OS: Windows 10 version 14342.0 or higher

  • Published 2017-02-15
  • Size 2.73 MB
  • File Type appx/msix
  • Language
    English (United States)
  • Permissions

    Uses all system resources

  • Microsoft Store ID 9pfqkjljpb1r

How to download and install Small Basic from the Microsoft

To download and install Small Basic for PC from Microsoft, here are two methods you can follow. You can access the app directly on the Microsoft Store.

Method 1: Download and Install via the Microsoft Store

This is the most straightforward and secure way to get Small Basic.

Step 1: Open the Microsoft Store

  • Click the Start Menu (Windows logo) at the bottom-left corner of your screen.
  • Search for Microsoft Store in the search bar and open it.
  • Step 2: Search for Small Basic

  • In the Microsoft Store, type Small Basic into the search bar at the top and press Enter.
  • Select the app from the search results to open its detail page.
  • Step 3: Download and Install

  • Click the Get button (if the app is free) or Install to begin the download.
  • The app will automatically install after the download is complete.
  • Step 4: Access the App

  • Once installed, you can find Small Basic in your Start Menu or Apps List.
  • Open the app and follow the on-screen instructions to use.
  • Method 2: Download from the Official Microsoft Website

    If you prefer downloading directly from the web, you can use the official Microsoft website.

    Step 1: Visit the Small Basic Page

  • Open your browser and go to the Small Basic page
  • Step 2: Download the App

  • Click the Get in Store app button on the webpage.
  • This will redirect you to the Microsoft Store app on your PC.
  • Step 3: Install Small Basic

  • Follow the same steps as in Method 1 to download and install Small Basic.
  • Step 4: Use Small Basic

  • Launch Small Basic from your Start Menu or Apps List.
  • Tips for a Smooth Installation

  • Ensure your PC is connected to the internet.
  • Keep your Windows operating system updated for the best performance.
  • Conclusion:

    Both methods ultimately utilize the Microsoft Store, ensuring the app's safety and reliability. Whether you prefer browsing within the Store or starting via the website, both approaches lead you to successfully download and install Small Basic.
    Small Basic for PC Windows

    Small Basic for PC

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