Compilers & Interpreters

RapidQ

RapidQ is a freeware Basic compiler for Windows/Linux/Unix operating system. It may be the easiest way to create Windows applications, both for console and GUI.

When creating console applications, you can use the traditional Basic syntax. Just like with other Basics, you can create a simple program with just one line of code. Windows GUI applications can be created with a simple and easy to use syntax, in object oriented fashion. There is a simple graphical QUI designer, too, to help developing the user interface.

RapidQ generates stand-alone exe programs, no runtime DLL's needed. However, the generated code is run on bytecode interpreter, so it is not very fast (altough faster than a Basic interpreter).

Download Rapid-Q Windows Compiler Beta (Build: August 29, 2000) (1126 kB)

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Just BASIC

Just BASIC is a free personal Windows programming tool and tutorial. Great for light programming and teaching or learning programming. Create your own utilities, games, business apps and more. Includes a syntax coloring editor, a debugger, and a customizable GUI editor. Large online community. Produces standalone applications.

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AutoIt

AutoIt v3 is a freeware BASIC-like scripting language designed for automating the Windows GUI and general scripting. It uses a combination of simulated keystrokes, mouse movement and window/control manipulation in order to automate tasks in a way not possible or reliable with other languages (e.g. VBScript and SendKeys). AutoIt is also very small, self-contained and will run on 95, 98, ME, NT4, 2000, XP, 2003 out of the box with no annoying "runtimes" required! You can even make compiled executable scripts that can run without AutoIt being installed!
AutoIt can:
- Provide a general-purpose scripting language for all Windows versions
- Simulate keystrokes (supports most keyboard layouts)
- Simulate mouse movements and clicks
- Move, resize and manipulate windows
- Interact directly with "controls" on a window (set/get text from edit controls, check boxes and radio buttons, select items in drop-down lists, etc.)
- Create complex user interfaces (GUIs)
- Work with the clipboard to cut/paste text items
- Provide a scriptable RunAs function for Windows 2000/XP/2003

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