Integer BASIC

Integer BASIC was a programming language interpreter developed by Steve Wozniak for the Apple I and Apple II microcomputers. Known for its remarkable speed and compact memory footprint, it exclusively handled integer arithmetic, making it ideal for the severely resource-constrained systems of…

Key facts

First appeared: 1976
Category: technology
Problem solved: Integer BASIC provided an accessible, high-performance programming environment for early microcomputers with limited RAM and processing power. It allowed hobbyists and users to write programs interactively without needing to delve into complex machine code or assembly language, which was the primary alternative for direct control over the hardware.
Platforms: Apple I, Apple II

Related technologies

Cassette tape drives
Early composite monitors/TVs
Apple I
Apple II

Notable users

Hobbyist programmers
Early Apple II owners
Early Apple I owners
K-12 education (briefly, before Applesoft)