Tutorials

Core Programming

If you've never programmed before, you should start with a Core Programming tutorial. In this section of Basic4GL, you will learn the fundamentals of programming.

• Basic4GL minimum - the minimum you need to do to get a error-free Basic4GL project running.
• Hello World Tutorial - every programmer starts here.
• Variables in Basic4GL Tutorial - all about variables.
• Input and Output in Basic4GL Tutorial - simple input and output in Basic4GL.
• Basic4GL Subroutines - Basic4GL uses an ancient method of subroutines. Since this method is not generally used by modern-day BASICs, here's a tutorial to get you up to speed on the past.

2D Game Programming

• Background - Draw a sprite, set the position, and make it the 'background'

Text Game Programming

• Game Structure Tutorial - The general structure of a game.

ASCII Game Programming

• ASCII Game Primer - the very basics of making an ASCII game.

In Progress

• Game Loop Tutorial - keeping your game going until it is over.