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A preprocessor for less basic BASIC.

C L Moffet, D R Koenig

    International Journal of Bio-Medical Computing
    |July 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This study introduces a BASIC preprocessor to overcome limitations in long program development. The tool enhances code readability and maintainability by supporting meaningful variable names and line labels.

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    Area of Science:

    • Computer Science
    • Software Engineering

    Background:

    • Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code (BASIC) was initially a teaching tool.
    • Limitations in BASIC, such as variable naming restrictions and line number references, hinder its use in complex production programming, impacting readability and maintainability.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a program code preprocessor that addresses the limitations of BASIC for larger, more complex programs.
    • To improve the readability and maintainability of BASIC code through enhanced naming conventions and code organization.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a preprocessor that accepts long, meaningful variable names and line labels.
    • Conversion of preprocessed code into executable BASIC code.
    • Implementation of automatic library inclusions and code section isolation for variable and label resolution.

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    Main Results:

    • The preprocessor successfully converts code with extended naming conventions into standard BASIC.
    • The system facilitates the creation and utilization of general-purpose routines through modular code handling.
    • Interactive debugging capabilities inherent to BASIC are preserved.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed preprocessor effectively extends the utility of BASIC for production programming by mitigating naming and referencing limitations.
    • This approach enhances code quality and developer efficiency without compromising essential BASIC features like interactive debugging.