Moss – Visual Decor and Information

 


This program is dedicated to the BASIC programming language—a fantastic language that, for me, harks back to the 1980s; it even came bundled with MS-DOS! It’s truly wonderful. This program allows you to keep track of the current state of BASIC and its modern-day dialects.


It covers five specific programming languages: QB64, QB64 Phoenix Edition, FreeBASIC, BBC BASIC for SDL2, and PC BASIC. You’ll see buttons—click one, and something happens. If you select the "Software" side, it opens the application for writing code; if you select the "Web" side, it takes you to the website for that language, where you can download the latest version and see what’s new. Think of it like a vinyl record or an audio cassette—Side A and Side B.



This new version of the program—"BASIC Moss"—includes several updates. "Moss" is actually a series of programs focused on various types of software; for now, "BASIC Moss" covers these five BASIC dialects. In this new version, minor inaccuracies have been fixed, and secondary windows are now centered relative to the main window.



Descriptions for each BASIC dialect have been expanded. They now contain more text—sourced directly from the official websites of these languages—which is a definite improvement! Previously, there was only the bare minimum: a link to the website. (You can still reach the website by clicking the button for a specific language under the "Web" tab.) There is simply more descriptive text now, offering something fresh.



Additionally, a "Visual Decor" mode has been introduced, featuring various color schemes—which I am currently still developing. This means the window no longer has to look like a standard, generic Windows window. I’ve added support for different colors, along with a color-selection dialog—a nice improvement. Some features are already implemented, including settings for the form background, text color, and button background. Here’s how it looks so far.



Think of it like the graphics settings in a video game: you can choose your own color scheme. There’s a preview panel at the bottom, so you can see what it looks like before applying your changes. I’ve also included a few presets—for instance, a "Windows 3.11" style, a green-themed one, and a "strict" (minimalist/standard Windows-like) style. It’s still a work in progress, though.

I’m a fan of the BASIC programming language, which is why I decided to build this software. I have more improvements planned. The Moss project is intended to be a collection of software tools—though, for now, it consists of just one: "BASIC Moss."



I’m still exploring the program myself; it needs more content, and I need to define a clear direction for its future development. Currently, it covers five dialects of BASIC, allowing you to visit their respective websites and launch the environments.

The program is looking a bit more interesting now, thanks to these color schemes—and you can always revert to the default look. You can also read a little bit about each version of BASIC. The "Moss" project continues; I’ve returned to working on this software—it’s quite an engaging endeavor.



I should probably look for more websites dedicated to BASIC and track down some additional dialects. Right now, there are five buttons, each representing a different version of BASIC. BASIC is a great programming language—depending on the dialect, it can be a nostalgic, retro experience or a tool perfectly capable of modern development.

Moss version 0.1 – most first version. In this version there is Basic Moss! For comfortable launch of Basic. 5 types.


Moss: http://www.dimalink.tv-games.ru/apps/moss/index_eng.html

Website: http://www.dimalink.tv-games.ru/home_eng.html


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