The BASIC source code was fundamental to the early era of home computing as the foundation of many of Commodore's computers.

Knowing how to program a computer is good for you, and it’s a shame more people don’t learn to do it. For years now, that’s been a hugely popular stance. It’s led to educational initiatives as ...

Microsoft open-sourced Bill Gates’ 1976 6502 BASIC interpreter, showcasing early programming features and its historical role in shaping personal computing.

Microsoft called the code—written by the company’s founder, Bill Gates, and its second-ever employee, Ric Weiland—”one of the ...

Few distinctions in computer technology are as clear as the one between hardware and software. But it was not always so. The term software first appeared in 1958, more than 10 years after the ...

While some executives still preach the importance of learning the basics, others say there are more valuable skills to know in the AI era.