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# BASIC Cheatsheet

This cheatsheet provides a brief overview of BASIC's unique features and syntax, including code blocks for variables, functions, loops, conditionals, file manipulation, and more.

BASIC (Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code) is a high-level programming language designed for beginners to learn programming concepts. It is known for its simplicity and ease of use, making it a popular choice for educational institutions.

This cheatsheet is designed to serve as a quick reference guide for BASIC developers of all levels. It includes examples of common syntax and programming constructs, as well as a list of resources for further learning.

## Unique Features
- High-level programming language
- Designed for beginners to learn programming concepts
- Simple and easy to use
- Popular choice for educational institutions

## Variables

' declaring a variable

DIM variable_name AS data_type

' dynamic typing

variable_name = "string"

variable_name = 123

## Functions

' defining a function

FUNCTION function_name(parameter1 AS data_type, parameter2 AS data_type) AS return_type

' function body

RETURN value

END FUNCTION

' calling a function

variable_name = function_name(argument1, argument2)

## Loops

' for loop

FOR i = start TO end STEP increment

' loop body

NEXT i

' while loop

WHILE condition

' loop body

WEND

' do-while loop

DO

' loop body

LOOP WHILE condition

## Conditionals

' if statement

IF condition THEN

' if body

ELSEIF condition THEN

' else if body

ELSE

' else body

END IF

' ternary operator

variable_name = IIF(condition, true_body, false_body)

## File Manipulation

' reading from a file

OPEN "filename" FOR INPUT AS #1

WHILE NOT EOF(1)

LINE INPUT #1, line

' process line

WEND

CLOSE #1

' writing to a file

OPEN "filename" FOR OUTPUT AS #1

PRINT #1, "content"

CLOSE #1

## Resources
- [Official BASIC Website](https://www.basic.net/)
- [BASIC Documentation](https://www.freebasic.net/)
- [BASIC Style Guide](https://www.freebasic.net/wiki/Recommended_Coding_Style)