Hello world in SmileBASIC:
PRINT("Hello world!")
Hello world in Java:
public class HelloWorld{
public static void main(String[] args){
System.out.println("Hello world!");
}
}
Yup, they're different.
As someone learning to program in Visual Basic, I can tell you SmileBASIC isn't close to conventional programming. BASIC is quite prolific regardless. It gained ground on older computers like the Commadore Vic-20 and Amstrad CPC, but spread easy to other devices. BASIC can be found on the TI-8x calculators even.
I guessed that a 3ds/2ds wouldn't be able to handle creating apps in conventional programming languages, such as C++ and Java, so this was a slightly more simple language.
But hey, the SmileBASIC programming language was tailor-made for games and games only. It almost feels like the Pygame module all over again, lol.
The New Nintendo 3DS may or may not be able to handle powerful Java and C++ programs. But with its powerful hardware, how can you refuse to try?
...If Java and C++ get released on the eShop, of course.
It has some intro that really doesn't teach you much...or so I've heard. But on the official website, there's a section called "Instruction List" that shows you all the keywords and how to use them.
So I see you like Minecraft. Is that the reason why you asked SmileBASIC was similar to Java? If you want, I could, uh...
Teach you Java?
OH MY GOODNESS! First off, yes, I love minecraft. That's what inspired me to start learning java. I'm still a beginner, but I would love to learn from a real person! ^_^
