Feel the retro vibe! A modern BASIC interpreter with Web Audio support, featuring musical capabilities and authentic 1980s programming experience.
🎮 RETRO PROGRAMMING WITH MODERN SOUND
VibeBASIC is a modern take on classic BASIC programming, adding Web Audio API support for creating music and sound effects. Perfect for learning programming with a retro vibe!
- Program Management:
NEW,LIST,RUN,CLEAR,FILES,LOAD,SAVE - Program Control:
GOTO,GOSUB/RETURN,END,STOP - Flow Control:
IF/THEN,FOR/NEXT(withSTEP) - I/O Operations:
PRINT,INPUT,READ/DATA/RESTORE - Variable Operations:
LET,DIM(arrays) - Display Control:
CLS,LOCATE,TAB,SPC - Sound:
BEEPwith frequency and duration control 🔊 - System:
REM,SYSTEM
- Math:
ABS,INT,SGN,SQR,RND,SIN,COS,TAN,ATN,LOG,EXP - String:
LEN,VAL,ASC,CHR$,STR$,LEFT$,RIGHT$,MID$ - System:
PEEK,POKE(simulated),FRE,POS
- Web Audio API Integration: Real sound generation
- BEEP Command: Create tones with custom frequency and duration
- Musical Programs: Built-in demos for melodies and sound effects
- Square Wave Generation: Authentic retro computer sounds
VibeBASIC includes 16+ classic programs demonstrating various features:
- HELLO.BAS - Classic Hello World
- FIBONACCI.BAS - Fibonacci sequence generator
- PRIME.BAS - Prime number finder
- GUESS.BAS - Number guessing game
- STAR.BAS - Animated starfield
- SINE.BAS - Sine wave visualization
- BOUNCE.BAS - Bouncing ball animation
- MAZE.BAS - Random maze generator
- MUSIC.BAS - Musical melody demonstration 🎵
- BEEPTEST.BAS - Sound effect showcase 🔊
- GATES.BAS - Tech Pioneer ASCII portrait
- JOBS.BAS - Tech Innovator ASCII portrait
- LIFE.BAS - Conway's Game of Life
- PONG.BAS - Simple Pong game
- MANDEL.BAS - Mandelbrot set renderer
- PYRAMID.BAS - Pyramid pattern generator
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/harragi/vibebasic.git
cd vibebasic
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Start VibeBASIC
npm startOpen your browser to http://localhost:3000 and feel the vibe!
# Load and run the music demo
LOAD "MUSIC.BAS"
RUN
# Create your own beep
BEEP 440, 500
# Try the sound test program
LOAD "BEEPTEST.BAS"
RUNvibebasic/
├── README.md # You are here!
├── package.json # Node.js configuration
├── public/ # Static assets
│ └── index.html # Main HTML file
├── src/ # Source code
│ ├── App.js # Main React component
│ ├── components/ # UI components
│ │ └── Terminal.js # Terminal emulator
│ ├── utils/ # Core functionality
│ │ └── BasicInterpreter.js # BASIC interpreter with audio
│ └── programs/ # Built-in BASIC programs
│ └── samplePrograms.js # Demo programs
└── tests/ # Test suite
├── commands/ # Command tests
├── functions/ # Function tests
└── run-tests.js # Test runner
VibeBASIC features a retro terminal interface with:
- Green phosphor text on black background
- Authentic blinking cursor
- Monospace font for classic code appearance
- Full-screen terminal mode
- Sound visualization with ♪ symbols
VibeBASIC includes a comprehensive test suite:
cd tests
node run-tests.js- 85+ test cases covering all commands and functions
- Test documentation available
- Continuous testing during development
This is a READ-ONLY repository for educational reference.
- ✅ You CAN: Clone, fork, download, and learn from the code
- ❌ Pull requests: Not accepted - this is a completed project
- 💡 Suggestions: Feel free to fork and create your own version!
MIT License - Educational and personal use encouraged!
- Quick Program Loading: Type numbers 1-16 to load sample programs instantly
- Sound Check: Make sure your volume is on to hear the BEEP commands
- Create Music: Use BEEP with different frequencies to create melodies
- Retro Feel: The terminal emulates classic 1980s computer displays
- Repository: github.com/harragi/vibebasic
- Issues: Report bugs or request features
VibeBASIC - Feel the Retro Vibe with Modern Sound! 🎵
© 2025 VibeBASIC Contributors