Small Basic for Visual Studio Code

Bring Microsoft Small Basic into Visual Studio Code! This extension makes programming in Small Basic a breeze with modern code editing features while maintaining the simple and educational nature of Small Basic.

Features

• Run Small Basic directly in VS Code - Press F5 to instantly run your code!
• Modern code editing - Syntax highlighting, code completion, and snippets
• Code intelligence - Auto-indentation, folding, and diagnostics
• Easy to use - No complicated setup, just install and start coding

Requirements

First, make sure you have Microsoft Small Basic installed:

• Download from Microsoft Small Basic website
• Follow the installation instructions

Time-Saving Snippets

Type these prefixes and press Tab to quickly insert code blocks:

Snippet	Description
if	Creates an If/EndIf block
ifelse	Creates an If/Else/EndIf block
for	Creates a For/EndFor loop
while	Creates a While/EndWhile loop
sub	Creates a Sub/EndSub definition
gwinit	GraphicsWindow initialization with common properties
twinit	TextWindow initialization with common properties

Commands

• F5 - Run your Small Basic program
• Run And Debug - Run your Small Basic program

Settings

• smallBasic.compilerPath: Path to the Small Basic compiler executable (change if installed in a non-default location)
• smallBasic.enableAutoParentheses: Controls whether to automatically add parentheses after method completion
• smallBasic.maxNumberOfProblems: Controls the maximum number of problems reported

Troubleshooting

Program won't run? Ensure Small Basic is installed and the compiler path is correctly set in the extension settings.

Seeing errors? Check the Output panel for detailed error messages and diagnostics.

Acknowledgments

This extension was developed with assistance from AI tools, including GitHub Copilot, to enhance code quality and development speed.

License

This extension is licensed under the MIT License.