Basic is one of the easy ways to learn about computer programming. The language is simple to follow and the starting ground for growing into more complex computer languages.
Basic syntax makes it easy to learn about functions, loops, and variables. Learning programming can be a big shift for many new to the subject. The first basic programs are usually just to prove concepts. One program that almost all new programmers learn is the hello world program. Programming can be a tough job.Never heard of this before? Get up to speed May 2012