Introduction , Syntax

Introduction:

Basic language can refer to simple communication using easy-to-understand words and grammar, or it can refer to BASIC (Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code), a family of user-friendly programming languages created for non-technical users. The programming language BASIC was designed for ease of learning, with simple syntax and commands, which led to its widespread use in teaching programming fundamentals and developing early personal computer applications. 

• BASIC stands for Biggners All Purpose Symbolic Instruction Code.
• It is a computer programming language design to teach students the concept of writing program using a programming language.
• It was design by Thomas Kurtz and John G Kemney in Dartmouth College USA.
• It has simple syntax and easy to use programming techniques.

BASIC Programming Language

      Origin:
       Created at Dartmouth College in 1964 by John G. Kemeny and Thomas E. Kurtz. 
     Design:
      Intended to be a high-level language that was easy to learn and use, even for students and         non-technical individuals. 
      Key Features:
     Simple Syntax: Used English-like commands and easy-to-understand syntax. 
     Interpreted: Code was often executed line by line in real-time, allowing for interactive programming.
User-Friendly: Removed the need to understand low-level computer hardware details.
Historical Significance:
Popularity: Became very popular in the 1970s and 1980s with the rise of personal computers. 
Education: Widely used in schools to introduce people to programming. 
Evolution: Evolved into more structured forms, such as Microsoft's Visual Basic, which was used for developing Windows applications. 
Legacy:
Many modern languages, like Python, were inspired by BASIC's concepts. Professional versions also exist and continue to be developed. 

Syntax:
The rules for writing a program in any programming language is called the syntax of that programming language.
BASIC have simple and easy to use syntax.
1. Program statement must start with a line number.
2. Line number must be written in ascending order of the line number.
3. Both upper and lowercase alphabets can be use in program.
4. No need of predefined variable in program.
5. Keywords or special words not allowed to use as variables.