Small Basic is a recent offering from Microsoft based on the venerable BASIC programming language and implemented with .NET. Designed for coding novices and children, the system is easy to learn ...

Learn Python The Hard Way author Zed A. Shaw has a suggestion: Learn the basics of four programming languages. Shaw describes in detail the difference between beginner coders and early coders.

Apps Codecademy: Hour of Code app for the iPhone lets you learn basic programming anytime, anywhere December 9, 2013 - 8:00 pm ...

Rather than teaching kids a highly specific programming language, Code Studio teaches logic – the basics needed for all programming. Courses use teach kids how to make their own interactive ...

A new book from No Starch Press, Super Scratch Programming Adventure!: Learn to Program By Making Cool Games makes it even easier to teach your kids basic programming skills.

Microsoft’s 6502 BASIC ran on the same CPU that powered the Apple II, Commodore 8-bit series, NES, and Atari 2600.

There was a time when anyone could try programming, thanks to the ubiquity of Basic. But Basic's a nonstarter these days, so what will entice a new generation?