I'm writing a history of Visual Basic, Chapter 1 is up

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The author is writing a history of Visual Basic, focusing on its origins, lineage, and the people involved, rather than just Microsoft executives or technical details.
Chapter 1 covers the period from 1964 to 1992, including six articles on topics like the birth of BASIC, Microsoft's BASIC dynasty, Alan Cooper's contributions, and the development of Visual Basic.
The series aims to highlight lesser-known developers and stories, such as those of Alan Cooper, Scott Ferguson, and other key figures often overlooked in existing histories.
The project is structured as a book on a website, with blog posts as companions, and plans for future chapters covering version details and notable characters.
The author was inspired by personal experience with VB1 in 1991 and a desire to document the human and historical context behind Visual Basic.

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