BASIC Programming


BASIC Programming is an Atari Video Computer System cartridge that teaches simple computer programming using a dialect of BASIC. Written by Warren Robinett and released by Atari, Inc. in 1979, it is one of a few non-game cartridges for the console. The Atari VCS's RAM size of 128 bytes restricts the possibilities for writing programs.

Details

The BASIC Programming display is divided into six regions:
Input is given through two Atari keypad controllers, which came with special overlays to show how to type the different commands and letters. Programs are restricted to 64 characters in size and 9 lines of code, limiting the programs that can be written. Users can disable all windows except Program and keep selecting "New Line" until 11 lines of code are present.