BASIC Developer Guide

BASIC Programming Language for SINTRAN III

Version: 1.0 (Placeholder)
Date: October 18, 2025
Status: Reference Guide

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Quick Start

See QUICK-START-EXAMPLES.md Section 8 for complete Hello World example.

Minimal Example

10 PRINT "HELLO FROM BASIC!"
20 END

Build Process

@BASIC                      # Start BASIC interpreter
RUN "HELLO"                 # Run program HELLO:BAS

Note: BASIC on SINTRAN III is typically interpreted, not compiled.

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Reference Manual

Complete BASIC language documentation:

Location: Reference-Manuals/ND-60.040.02 NORD BASIC Reference Manual.md

Manual: ND-60.040.02 NORD BASIC Reference Manual (January 1975)

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Key Features

1. Interactive Language: Line-oriented, interactive programming
2. Beginner-Friendly: Easy to learn and use
3. SINTRAN Integration: Access to SINTRAN III facilities
4. Interpreter: @BASIC interactive environment

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See Also

• QUICK-START-EXAMPLES.md - Complete working example
• SINTRAN-DEVELOPER-GUIDE.md - Master guide
• Reference Manual: ND-60.040.02 NORD BASIC Reference Manual

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For comprehensive BASIC development, refer to the reference manual and QUICK-START-EXAMPLES.md.