Learn TINYBASIC with Real Code Examples

Obtain a Tiny BASIC interpreter binary for your platform

Load it onto the microcontroller or retro computer

Connect to a console or serial terminal for input/output

Enter Tiny BASIC programs line by line

Run programs using the RUN command

Install Tiny BASIC interpreter for your platform

Connect console, serial, or microcontroller

Start interpreter

Type or load program

Run and debug interactively

No standard configuration; programs are text files

Variables and program memory managed by interpreter

Optional scripts for saving/loading programs

Hardware-specific I/O mapped via interpreter

Minimal or no persistent storage support

RUN - execute program

LIST - display program

NEW - clear program

SAVE - store program to storage (if supported)

LOAD - load program from storage

Supports ASCII/UTF-8 text output

Documentation mainly in English

Interpreter can run globally on compatible hardware

Minimal localization needed

Community-provided examples may be localized

Extremely beginner-friendly

Works on minimal hardware

No complex setup or libraries needed

Ideal for educational purposes

Portable across microcontrollers and retro computers

No GUI; text-based console or serial output

LEDs/buttons for minimal hardware interaction

Focus on textual feedback

Educational and retro aesthetic

Simple and lightweight interface

Variables reside in interpreter memory

Program state maintained line by line

No multitasking or separate threads

Persistent storage optional

Simple sequential flow control

Variables hold integer (or optional float) values

Input and output via console or GPIO

No advanced file handling

Minimal memory for program and variables

Program flow controlled by line numbers and GOTO/GOSUB