ABOUT BASIC64 SCHOOL

ⓘ OUR MISSION

Basic64 School was born from a simple idea: Commodore 64 BASIC is one of the best ways to learn programming, and almost no modern resources teach it with the fun, hands-on approach the C64 deserves.

We make learning C64 BASIC accessible to everyone through browser-based lessons with a built-in emulator. No downloads, no setup, no waiting \u2014 just type code and see it run instantly, exactly like the original C64 experience.

ⓘ WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

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C64 Fundamentals
PRINT, POKE, PEEK, memory addresses, screen RAM
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BASIC Programming
Variables, arrays, loops, conditionals, subroutines
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Sprites & Graphics
Sprite definition, positioning, animation, color RAM
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SID Sound
Voice control, envelopes, frequency, playing melodies
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Game Development
State machines, collision detection, scoring, game loops
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Demoscene Art
Text effects, scrolling, color cycling, generative art

ⓘ THE COMPUTER HISTORY

The Commodore 64, released in 1982 by Commodore International, sold over 17 million units and remains the best-selling single computer model of all time. Its 6502 processor, VIC-II graphics chip, and SID sound chip made it incredibly powerful for its price of $595 (about $1,900 today adjusted for inflation).

BASIC on the C64 was instant and interactive \u2014 you typed commands at the READY> prompt and saw results immediately. There were no compilers, no build servers, no configuration files. Just you, the machine, and your imagination. That's the experience we recreate in your browser.

ⓘ STRUCTURE

The curriculum has 7 progressive levels with 42 total lessons. Each lesson includes:

✓ Theory (kid-friendly analogies)✓ Real C64 BASIC code examples✓ Hands-on exercises✓ Quizzes & challenges✓ Capstone mini-projects

Still have questions? Check our GitHub

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