Multi-threading support, and the standard library is fully thread-safe.

Generates very small executables that do not require any runtime library or redistributable components.

Fully based on COM technologies, like the classic versions of Visual Basic.

Mac, Linux and Android compilation planned.

Compiles to Win32 and Win64 architectures.

Designed to be 100% compatible with existing VB6 and VBA code, simulating all known quirks.

Please come and join us on the twinBASIC journey and help shape the future of classic BASIC. Only one thing is constant: twinBASIC is always pushing forward. We've also integrated the latest WebView2 technology, paving the way for creating modern desktop hybrid apps with your favourite BASIC language. We've started work on Forms and GUI elements. We've added hundreds of requested features. Over the past year, I think it's fair to say that a lot has happened. Our VS Code extension will continue to be available via the VS Code marketplace, but development is currently paused as we further enhance our new dedicated IDE.

Recently we have released a brand new purpose-built IDE to go alongside the twinBASIC compiler, making the IDE more stable, more performant, and more refined for our needs. As such, we relied on VS Code integration for providing the features that are expected from a modern IDE. Over a year later, we have now implemented many new and exciting features, and of course fixed many bugs!Įarly releases of twinBASIC ran as a VS Code extension. The first preview version of twinBASIC was unveiled to the public on 9th April 2021. Most significantly, we try to copy every quirk /feature found in the legacy VB6 and VBA compiler. Painstaking effort has gone into and continues to go into building a solid and well tested compiler, standard library and debugger. A complete replacement development environment offering significant new features and improvements over the VB6 IDE.

twinBASIC: a modern, BASIC programming language, aiming for 100% backwardsĬompatibility with existing VB6/VBA projects.

Move over VB6, there's a new BASIC programming language in town.

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