BASIC Source Code File
General Information
| Title | BAS File Extension |
| Extension | .bas |
| Full Form | BASIC Source Code File |
| File Type | Source Code File |
| Developer | Various |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store code |
| Additional Functions | Compile to executable, Interpreted execution |
| Features | Text-based, Procedural |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on content |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Software Development | Yes |
| Educational Purposes | Yes |
| Legacy Systems | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Code injection |
| Best Practices | Sanitize input, Update regularly |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1964 |
| Latest Version | Varies by software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .vbs, .frm, .vb, .cls |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Visual Basic |
Paid, Trial | Windows |
 FreeBASIC Compiler |
Free | Windows, Linux, DOS |
| QB64 |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |