Microsoft wants to turn kids' love of Minecraft into a love of computer programming through a partnership with Code.org, announced on Monday morning.

Researchers in Massachusetts have created a basic computer coding app that they say is the first designed specifically for children as young as 5.

50 years ago today, the BASIC computer language was born as two math professors from Dartmouth College used it to help run the school's computer system for the first time.

Just as kids are naturally inclined to pick up a new spoken language, it’s even easier to learn the language of computer programming. Give kids a jumpstart in computer programming with these ...

The history of basic computer programming languages dates back far. Learn more about the BASIC & C coding languages that got everything started.

This is why I’ve long argued that BASIC is the most consequential language in the history of computing. It’s a language for noobs, sure, but back then most everyone was a noob.

Build a cheap computer for your kids with Kano OS and a Raspberry Pi Instead of repurposing an older computer, help your kids build one of their own without spending too much.

The BASIC programming language turns 60 Easy-to-use language that drove Apple, TRS-80, IBM, and Commodore PCs debuted in 1964.

Developed by Microsoft employee Vijaye Raji, the Small Basic language, which was inspired by the original BASIC programming language and runs on the .NET Framework, was designed with the beginner ...