PureBasic

PureBasic is a fresh programming language that's easy to pick up and has its roots in the classic BASIC rules. If you've used any other BASIC compilers before, whether on Amiga or PC, you’ll feel right at home with PureBasic. It's designed for everyone, from total beginners to seasoned pros! Plus, it compiles your code super quickly. A lot of thought has gone into making this a fast, reliable, and user-friendly language.

Why Choose PureBasic?

The syntax is straightforward, but the features are impressive! With PureBasic, you can explore advanced tools like pointers, structures, procedures, dynamically linked lists, and more. Even if you're an experienced coder, you'll find it easy to access all the legal OS structures or API objects.

Portable Across Systems

One of the coolest things about PureBasic is that it's portable! It works on AmigaOS (both 680x0 and PowerPC), Linux, MacOS X (PowerPC), and Windows systems. This means you can compile the same code natively across these three systems without any hassle. No slowdowns from virtual machines or code translators here—the generated code creates highly optimized executables for whatever OS you're using.

Fast Performance with External Libraries

The external libraries are mostly written in hand-optimized assembler. This makes commands run really fast—often quicker than what you'd get with C/C++. So if speed is your thing, PureBasic has got you covered!

Getting Started with Installation

If you're ready to dive in, start by using 'su -' to get a root shell (if you haven't already). Next up:

• Copy the compiler:



# cp purebasic/compilers/pbcompiler /usr/bin/



• Move the whole directory:



# cp -rf purebasic /usr/share/



• (Optional): You can set the $PUREBASIC_HOME environment variable if you prefer not to place it in /usr/share.


• If 'fasm' isn't installed:



# cp purebasic/compilers/fasm /usr/bin/



• Test your install:



# pbcompiler

If you're looking for a great programming tool that’s versatile and efficient, check out PureBasic here!.