This section will show you how Basic Programming examples can be taken apart and studied. This will allow you to become a better programmer in time since you will start to extract how parts of the code work to accomplish tasks.
The concept behind this is known as “debugging”. It’s an old school term that tells a programmer that although no syntax errors exist in code, the program is still not performing as it should. History even speaks about a machine breaking down in the early 50’s due to an actual insect getting caught among wires.
So I am going to tackle small programs, and eventually work up to larger programs that should help you enhance your skills as a programming. Eventually I am hopeful that you too will be able to load up VICE or boot up your favorite Commodore 64 system and get to work writing your own masterpiece.
So imagine if you could be the next person to right the hottest game on the market, or create a sound system that helps you become a better musician, or create an accounting budget/spreadsheet that allows you to balance data instead of learning tedious software like Microsoft Excel, or imagine creating fantastic artwork, plus you could even create utilities that extend your PET/VIC 20/Commodore 64 system to the max!
There was a time when I too felt I was never going to understand the complexity of merging statements together to create what I had already conceived in my mind as a plan. Work hard, be confident, and keep persistent and you too will be on the same or even better path.
I therefore dedicate my entire’s life of work here to help you become a master at programming.
VICE C64 Live Emulator
Feel free to use the VICE C64 Emulator below to load up Basic programs or files that were downloaded on this page.
To load a file, click on the menu C64/Attach D64 or you can also drop and drag a .D64 image onto the VICE window and it will load.