Microsoft Small Basic puts the fun back into computer programming. With a friendly development environment that is very easy to master, it eases students of all ages into the world of programming. Small Basic is intended for beginners that want to learn programming.The programming language draws its inspiration from an early variant of BASIC but is based on the modern .NET Framework platform. The programming environment is simple but rich in features, offering beginners several of the benefits that professional programmers have come to expect. A rich set of libraries help beginners learn by writing compelling and interesting programs.