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Distribute Linux desktop apps

Educational and training software

Internal company tools

Open-source community contributions

Consulting and rapid prototyping services

Enhanced Linux desktop integration

Expanded library support (networking, multimedia)

Improved performance and runtime optimization

Better IDE usability and debugging tools

Increased community contributions and tutorials

High-performance or large-scale applications

Cross-platform development beyond Linux

Mobile or web development

Enterprise-grade software requiring heavy support

Projects needing large community support

Gambas is a Linux-focused, object-oriented BASIC language and IDE.

Ideal for rapid development of GUI and database applications.

Supports modular programming with classes and modules.

Includes a visual form designer, debugger, and runtime environment.

Best suited for educational, prototyping, or small Linux desktop applications.

Is Gambas free?

Yes, licensed under the GPL.

Can Gambas run on Windows or macOS?

Primarily Linux, limited support on other platforms.

Is Gambas object-oriented?

Yes, with classes, modules, and inheritance.

Does Gambas support databases?

Yes, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, and ODBC connections.

Can Gambas create GUI applications?

Yes, using the integrated form designer in the IDE.