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SedaiBasic2: A modern reimplementation of Commodore BASIC v7

4 days ago
  • #Benchmark
  • #Programming
  • #BASIC
  • SedaiBasic2 is a modern reimplementation of Commodore BASIC v7, supporting Tiny BASIC subset plus multi-dimensional arrays, integer type variables, and a high-performance register-based bytecode VM.
  • Windows users may need to adjust PowerShell execution policies to run setup scripts, with options for temporary bypass or permanent policy changes.
  • Setup options include downloading and installing Free Pascal Compiler (FPC), compiling SedaiBasic2, or performing specific tasks like cleaning build directories.
  • Linux support is under development, with manual installation and compilation instructions provided for those who prefer it.
  • The benchmark suite measures interpreter performance with programs from The Computer Language Benchmarks Game, offering various run options and statistics tracking.
  • Results from benchmark runs are saved for cumulative analysis, with features to handle interruptions and customize output.
  • SedaiBasic2 is licensed under GNU General Public License v3, with commercial licensing inquiries directed to the author.