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The tutorials are useful for self-learning and the forum is good for sharing ideas & information · By david.JamIsFun

Use the tag qbjs to list QBJS games on Itch.

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https://itch.io/games/tag-qbjs

Tag is a convenient tool. Using the tag 'qbjs' can list games which were developed with QBJS on Itch. Wow, there are 15 projects from several members. Though the tool is relatively new or its history is short,  the QBJS tag already has 15 games or projects. Good job. That’s a healthy early adoption rate. The fact that creators of games are tagging and sharing them shows community interest.

QBJS(https://boxgm.itch.io/qbjs) is a modern re‑implementation of QBASIC that runs in the browser via JavaScript. It allows retro BASIC code to be executed online, making it accessible without installing old interpreters. Technically, it’s clever because it bridges retro programming with modern web tech. Running QBASIC code in a browser is a neat feat, lowering the barrier for hobbyists.

There is no doubt that its appeal is strongest among retro computing enthusiasts. QBJS is not mainstream popular, but it’s quite vibrant for such a new tool. I have confidence in QBJS’s future as a sustainable retro programming tool.  Maybe it will not rival Contruct or Godot in popularity but it will be a very specialized tool with a lot of loyal fans.