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Don’t worry about the site, a new one is ready to be rolled out together with v2.1 final. <=== This is good news and many users(the official site shows over 200 downloads per week)  will be excited. 
The book does not need to be updated... <=== Thanks for clarifying.  

Version V2.1.Beta03 was released a few days ago. Furthermore, this version may become the formal version V2.1 soon .
https://github.com/uglymike17/basic256/discussions/5

There is a very good book for users to  learn the language but the book is based on the old version of the language. Will the new developer of the language also update the book?
https://syw2l.org/?page_id=407

Hello, only MD version is a complete manual and PDF version is only a very brief manual. Manual is a suitable word for this book and a guide or a tutorial should have more explanation. Moreover, it may be difficult for novice to follow or understand this manual. This manual is suitable for people with certain programming knowledge. 

On the other hand, the new version v1.3.3 is nice. Well done! Keep up the good work. 

Hello! I have been busy with real life recently and will try to look into this great entry later! Thanks for telling me this good news!

Hi...very good news! I have been busy with real life recently and will get this ebook later. Thanks a lot!!!

Hi, welcome!

The jam looks fun and BambooBasic may be nicely introduced to BASIC enthusiasts through this jam because of its potential shown in your entry. 

The previous version was released 6 years ago and the new version looks nice. In addition, it seems that BASIC256 was taken over by a new developer and is actively developed. However, the official website( https://basic256.org/ ) doesn't clearly show the news of the new version. Perhaps most visitors still download the old version on Sourceforge.

Version v1.3.3  was released yesterday:
https://github.com/CharmingBlaze/moonbasic/discussions/6

Hello! Today I read a post here.  Basic256 v2.1 is now at Beta02:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2057165187928233/posts/4377284159249646

Hello...I am so surprised because you are developing two dialects at the same time! You are a very passionate BASIC enthusiast. Sure.
The new dialect combines the simplicity of the syntax of RapidQ with modern web technology. The new dialect also  gives BASIC programs a nostalgic Windows 7 desktop look. Nice! The name RetroQ is suitable and the project looks solid.  I like the new dialect . Well done!

Really good!

Ha....in addition to moonBASIC and BambooBASIC....I think that there is one more choice for game programming. That is RCBasic. RCBasic is quite mature and is actively developed. Much news within the past 3 months: https://itch.io/t/6309910/the-news-about-rcbasic

The official website was improved. It is much better now:

https://rcbasic.freeforums.net/thread/1003/website-updated?page=1&scrollTo=9759

(The URL of the official website: https://www.rcbasic.com/)

Maybe a longer list of BASIC dialects for potential entrants to consider or refer to? Only a little idea, may be not suitable....

Ha....yes.  A more suitable sub-forum.. 

In fact, another version v1.2.27 is available now.

https://github.com/CharmingBlaze/moonbasic/releases/tag/v1.2.27

....ok, good luck!

And I see this. Maybe you need to explain more on the jam page?
this

I see. Good luck. 

Maybe this game will become an entry of this new jam? 
https://qb64phoenix.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=4795

I am surpriesd because you have not announced the new jam here. Perhaps some QBJS users will want to participate?
https://qb64phoenix.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=50

Hello, I notice that a new jam for BASIC enthusiasts will begin soon(Duration: Aug 1 – Aug 31). The new jam is hosted by the author of BazzBasic(https://ek-bass.itch.io/bazzbasic) 

The full details of the new jam can be found here: https://itch.io/t/6614044/flip-the-classic-jam-for-basic-programmers

(The background of the new jam:  https://itch.io/jam/jam-for-all-basic-dialects-7/topic/6603708/jam-8)

The theme of the new jam is nice and interesting. If you decide to join....good luck!!! Moreover, I hope that a creative and entertaining entry will be finished making by you with your new development software....yeah!!! 

Hello, long time no see I notice that a new jam for BASIC enthusiasts will begin soon(Duration: Aug 1 – Aug 31). The new jam is hosted by the author of BazzBasic(https://ek-bass.itch.io/bazzbasic) 

The full details of the new jam can be found here: https://itch.io/t/6614044/flip-the-classic-jam-for-basic-programmers

(The background of the new jam:  https://itch.io/jam/jam-for-all-basic-dialects-7/topic/6603708/jam-8)

The theme of the new jam is nice and interesting. If you decide to join....good luck!!! Moreover, I hope that a creative and entertaining entry will be submitted by you for the new jam at last!

Hi!

Is BambooBasic ready for jams? I notice that a new jam for BASIC enthusiasts will begin soon(Duration: Aug 1 – Aug 31). The new jam is hosted by the author of BazzBasic(https://ek-bass.itch.io/bazzbasic) 

The full details of the new jam can be found here: https://itch.io/t/6614044/flip-the-classic-jam-for-basic-programmers

(The background of the new jam:  https://itch.io/jam/jam-for-all-basic-dialects-7/topic/6603708/jam-8)

The theme of the new jam is nice and interesting. If you decide to join....good luck!!! Moreover, I hope that a creative and entertaining entry will be successfully made in your excellent and modern BambooBasic! Yeah!!!

Hello, I notice that a new jam for BASIC enthusiasts will begin soon(Duration: Aug 1 – Aug 31). The new jam is hosted by the author of BazzBasic(https://ek-bass.itch.io/bazzbasic) 

The full details of the new jam can be found here: https://itch.io/t/6614044/flip-the-classic-jam-for-basic-programmers

(The background of the new jam:  https://itch.io/jam/jam-for-all-basic-dialects-7/topic/6603708/jam-8)

The theme of the new jam is nice and interesting. If you decide to join....good luck!!! Moreover, I hope that a creative and entertaining entry will be submitted by you for the new jam at last!

Ha....sorry for my late reply as I have been busy(yesterday and today). And I have tried to inform the participants of BASIC Jam#7 that your new jam is in progress.  This new jam is a challenging event for all contestants. I look forward to innovative entries. 

Hi.....these may be helpful to you if you design rules for your jam. They are jams for Love2D engine, Pygame engine and Lisp dialects:

https://itch.io/jam/love2d-jam-2026
https://itch.io/jam/pygame-community-winter-jam-2026
https://itch.io/jam/spring-lisp-game-jam-2026

Hello, next jam? At first, I wanted to host the next jam in Dec in this year. However, if you are interested in publishing your BASIC jam for hobbyists in the BASIC programming world now or in the near future.. That's great because your jam may attract another group of BASIC hobbyists(because some hobbyists may not like the format or style of my "Jam for All BASIC Dialects").  Do you agree? Sure. So.....don't wait, start creating and publishing your BASIC jam now. It is easy to create jams with Itch's functions. Jam #8 may or may not be postponed(depending on the period of your BASIC jam).  

I really want to see another kind of BASIC jam: different format, different rules, longer or shorter than 1 month for submitting period, etc. Many possibilities! The more BASIC jams we see, the more excellent and entertaining games made by hobbyists in various BASIC dialects we will enjoy. In conclusion , start now!!!!! Good luck and don't wait! I look forward to it!

Hello!

 "........ a decent level of shininess so it highlights what BambooBasic can do!" <----- Correct!!! Yeah! Let the BASIC enthusiasts realize that the language is similar to a modern version of Blitz3D. 

I see. Well done!!! The development progress of this computer game is going very well.

Hello...the original game looks nice.  I believe that the gamers who like the original game will really look forward to a 3D version.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75xr8Gb16n8

In fact, this version was released last month:

"With the recent v0.7.0-alpha release a few weeks ago, Basic4GLj is 99% "done" and the next release will be focused on getting the project to an official 1.0 release 🎊 🥳 🎉

Significant progress has been made getting a plugin SDK put together to call the Basic4GL Java port complete, with the next few weeks being focused on getting docs, examples, and the settings UI all in place.

🎉 June Highlights 🎉

• v0.7.0-alpha release
• Shoutout to @laserswald for help with testing

🚧 In Progress 🚧

• Plugin SDK"

{ https://github.com/NateIsStalling/Basic4GLj/discussions/92 }

Actually, a detailed beginner's guide for getting started with Nirvana2D was released recently:
https://rcbasic.freeforums.net/thread/984/nirvana2d-beginners-guide?page=1&scrollTo=9545

https://itch.io/board/5444322/comprehensive-learning-materials-for-basic

Hi, 
Maybe these materials will be useful for you. Good luck anyway! 

Hello....these three places may also be nice and suitable for the promotion of Bamboo Studio. The author of BazzBasic promoted there as well:
1. https://www.facebook.com/groups/889150946820149/posts/965688015833108
2. https://qb64phoenix.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=4318
3. https://rcbasic.freeforums.net/thread/936/bazzbasic-win-x64

Hello......welcome, the next jam should be hosted in Dec in this year. ( https://itch.io/t/5792133/subscribe-to-new-topics-basic-jam-8 )

https://rcbasic.freeforums.net/post/9569/thread

Moreover, the time results of the code written in BazzBasic was also put into the summary anyway.. 

Version 4.10 was released: https://rcbasic.freeforums.net/thread/985/rcbasic-v4-10-out

"But as a speed test of a language, it does not work.FizzFuzz is relatively easy and simple IF...ELSE..END IF algorithm, But what its not, is a full size game with couple of thousand lines of codes, asset loads, importing from external files, handling user-defined functions etc." <---- Agree!

"And then there is the load up. BB fires up the whole .NET10 for the use of programmer while some other language just sets up the most minimal backends that are required. Just the running up time can change because of that pretty much." <---- Good point! Thanks for pointing out this. 

"But then, its more about the speed of your CLI, not the language." <---- Different implementations use different techniques  For example, JIT compiler, true compller, interpreter, etc. This complicates speed comparisons. Thus, people should look into speed comparisons of languages more closely.