How a good business deal torpedoed BASIC's reputationBASIC played a pivotal role in inspiring early programming but is often dismissed as simplistic by later generations.
BASIC co-creator Thomas Kurtz hits END at 96Professor Thomas Kurtz, co-inventor of BASIC, died at 96; he revolutionized programming and aimed to make computing accessible.
BASIC: This Is BASICRobert Quine's 'Basic' challenged conventions and influenced new generations despite initial unpopularity, receiving newfound appreciation during the pandemic.
Another Wave: A BASIC ELIZA Turns the PC Generation On to AI | HackerNoonThe BASIC implementation of ELIZA inspired widespread interest in AI among personal computer enthusiasts.