Learn GAMBAS with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 21, 2025
Architecture
Gambas IDE (editor, debugger, form designer)
Gambas interpreter and runtime
Built-in libraries (GUI, database, multimedia)
Project files and configuration
Compiled bytecode for execution on Linux systems
Rendering Model
Parse Gambas source code
Compile to bytecode or execute via interpreter
Render GUI forms with integrated toolkit
Connect signals to slots for event-driven behavior
Execute database queries or system calls as needed
Architectural Patterns
Event-driven programming with signals and slots
Modular code with classes and modules
MVC pattern possible for GUI applications
Database integration for data-driven apps
GUI-centric desktop application design
Real World Architectures
Linux desktop GUI applications
Small database management tools
Educational software for programming
Utility and productivity applications
Internal company Linux tools
Design Principles
BASIC-like simplicity for rapid development
Object-oriented with modular code
Integrated IDE for GUI, database, and debugging
Cross-platform Linux support
Emphasis on accessibility and ease of learning
Scalability Guide
Use modules and classes to organize code
Optimize database access with indexes and queries
Minimize GUI redraws for performance
Profile application with IDE debugger
Modularize large applications into reusable components
Migration Guide
Port old Visual Basic or BASIC projects to Gambas
Refactor procedural code to object-oriented modules
Update deprecated library calls
Test forms and event connections
Use Gambas 3 features for modern Linux support