Simple Computing

Carl has a new Run BASIC whitepaper that's definitely worth reading. It is titled Run BASIC - A Breakthrough Web Application Server . If you are new to Run BASIC but a veteran web programmer, be prepared to be shocked by how simple this is. No CGI scripting. No state management. HTML and Javascript knowledge is optional. In Run BASIC, there is an HTML statement that lets you embed custom code if you want. Embedding HTML/Javascript is still necessary to add AJAX type code for dynamic page updating, but I suspect that future versions of Run BASIC will integrate this as well. For a more traditional web interface everything you need is built-in: Desktop-like control flow No state management Graphics SQLite database HTML statement for embedding custom HTML and Javascript SMTP statement for sending email HTTP GET and POST statements for accessing other web sites and services XML parser Widgets with CSS styling Easy component creation Oh yeah, I almost forgot. Carl released a free versi