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IMHO the key distinction is between BASIC, the group of languages, and VB, the SDK. The article notes this but I think it is really the crux. In other words, di
by mberlove 4y ago
IMHO the key distinction is between BASIC, the group of languages, and VB, the SDK. The article notes this but I think it is really the crux. In other words, did BASIC draw us in because it is a straightforward language? Or because of the power that VB provided?
As others point out, many hobbyists still use variants of BASIC...I don't think we can claim it's the most practical language for most uses, but it has its niche for sure, and is fun to use.
Visual Basic, however, while at the time representing a _fantastic_ entry point to development (at least it was for me), has been legitimately replaced by other, newer models, some of which the article notes.
- rqtwteye 4y ago"Visual Basic, however, while at the time representing a _fantastic_ entry point to development (at least it was for me), has been legitimately replaced by other, newer models, some of which the article notes." Before VB setting up a GUI application was hard and required a lot of specialist knowledge, then VB made it easy, and its replacements on the web are making it hard again :-). I still don't know an easy way to set up a web with a database that also allows you to go into depth if needed.
- Sohcahtoa82 4y agoYeah, I loved VB's drag-and-drop method of building a GUI. Are there any programs out there these days that will let you drag-and-drop components to build a web page?
- dr-detroit 4y ago[dead]
- mattl 4y agoThere are some drag and drop webpage builders for WordPress and things like Squarespace which are mentioned ad nauseam on podcasts and YouTube channels which promise something like it too.
- brunovcosta 4y agoYou should try: https://www.abstracloud.com/editor https://www.abstracloud.com/editor It is VB, but for Python and for the web!