Daric is a modern BASIC dialect. It has a clean syntax, strong data structures, good library support and compiles to fast JVM bytecode.

Programming should be fun, and immediate. Daric is designed around the idea of batteries included, once installed there are no other dependencies.
Simpler than Python, as fast as C
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Core Features

• BASIC dialect inspired by 8 bit machines, modernised for contempary programmers

• Runs on the JVM: Windows, macOS or Linux

• Includes a simple IDE to edit/run code

• A decent standard library

• Straightforward, accelerated graphics

• Excellent runtime performance with the JVM

• Several examples programs and demos with source

Standard Library

• File I/O

• High-precision timer

• Accelerated 2D graphics with sprite support

• TrueType font support

• Keyboard & mouse support - designed with games in mind

• Accelerated 3D graphics with asset importer

• Supports JavaFX GUI windows and controls