Small Basic for Visual Studio Code

Bring Microsoft Small Basic into Visual Studio Code! This extension makes programming in Small Basic a breeze with modern code editing features while maintaining the simple and educational nature of Small Basic.

Features

Run Small Basic directly in VS Code - Press F5 to instantly run your code!
Modern code editing - Syntax highlighting, code completion, and snippets
Code intelligence - Auto-indentation, folding, and diagnostics
Easy to use - No complicated setup, just install and start coding

Requirments

First, make sure you have Microsoft Small Basic installed:

Download from Microsoft Small Basic website
Follow the installation instructions

Time-Saving Snippets

Type these prefixes and press Tab to quickly insert code blocks:

Snippet	Description
`if`	Creates an If/EndIf block
`ifelse`	Creates an If/Else/EndIf block
`for`	Creates a For/EndFor loop
`while`	Creates a While/EndWhile loop
`sub`	Creates a Sub/EndSub definition
`gwinit`	GraphicsWindow initialization with common properties
`twinit`	TextWindow initialization with common properties

Commands

F5 - Run your Small Basic program
Run And Debug - Run your Small Basic program

Settings

smallBasic.compilerPath: Path to the Small Basic compiler executable (change if installed in a non-default location)
smallBasic.enableAutoParentheses: Controls whether to automatically add parentheses after method completion
smallBasic.maxNumberOfProblems: Controls the maximum number of problems reported

Troubleshooting

Program won't run? Ensure Small Basic is installed and the compiler path is correctly set in the extension settings.

Seeing errors? Check the Output panel for detailed error messages and diagnostics.

Acknowledgments

This extension was developed with assistance from AI tools, including GitHub Copilot, to enhance code quality and development speed.

License

This extension is licensed under the MIT License.

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