BASIC

BASIC (Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code) is an early programming language designed to make coding accessible for beginners. It allows users to write instructions that a computer can follow, enabling the creation of software, games, or data processing tasks. Developed in the 1960s, BASIC uses simple, English-like commands which help users learn programming fundamentals without needing advanced technical knowledge. It was widely used on early personal computers and influenced the development of later programming languages. Overall, BASIC is a user-friendly language aimed at teaching and simple computing applications.