🏷️tenprint Coder - Commodore PET Edition-Modernized BASIC Coding

Example

Instead of using line numbers, code segments are organized with labels (e.g., 🏷️init), making sections easy to reference and modify without adjusting line numbers throughout the code.

Scenario

A user creating a complex program can quickly navigate and update their code, adding or removing segments without the hassle of renumbering lines.

Example

Allows programmers to use descriptive variable names during development, which are then mapped to shorter names suitable for BASIC using a Variable Name Conversion (VNC) JSON.

Scenario

In developing a physics simulation, descriptive variables like 'acceleration_due_to_gravity' can be used for clarity, then mapped to 'a_d_t_g' to meet BASIC's variable name length restrictions.

Example

Programs are written mindful of the PET's uppercase-only character set, utilizing PETSCII codes for screen and cursor control, like '{clear}' for clearing the screen.

Scenario

When designing a game, a developer can easily incorporate PETSCII graphics and control characters for game mechanics and UI elements.

Example

The Editor or a python tool processes 🏷️tenprint format code into traditional BASIC, applying line numbers and converting labels and variable names as necessary.

Scenario

After completing a program in 🏷️tenprint format, the user can convert it into a format that can be directly entered into a Commodore PET or emulator.

Example

Performs a preliminary check for common syntax errors or unsupported constructs, guiding users towards correct PET BASIC syntax.

Scenario

Before finalizing a program, the developer can run a syntax check to ensure there are no modern constructs that would cause errors on the Commodore PET.