Once upon a time, knowing how to use a computer was virtually synonymous with knowing how to program one. And the thing that made it possible was a programming language called BASIC.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of BASIC, Steve Wozniak has written some memories about his first experiences with this popular language—and how he created his own BASIC from scratch for the ...

There’s also a 120-page workbook with programming exercises, detailed explanations of the many BASIC commands and a step-by-step explanation for designing a “Hangman” game.