If you've always wanted to become a programmer so you could be the next Google or Microsoft, then you have to learn a language. Starting at the beginning is a necessity and, oh look... Microsoft has provided "Basic" for your education. How nice of them!

Microsoft Small Basic is a project that is aimed at making computer programming accessible to beginners. The project comprises a simple programming language that gathers inspiration from the original BASIC programming language; a modern and attractive programming environment; and rich, extensible libraries. Together they make programming fun for kids and adults alike.