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HackADay vs PlayBasic

A side-by-side look at HackADay and PlayBasic. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

HackADay

HackADay

News & Books

HackADay is a blog that publishes articles daily about hardware and software hacks, covering topics like electronics, programming, 3D printing, and more. It features everything from small Arduino-based projects to large open source hardware initiatives.

hardwaresoftwarehackselectronicsprogramming3d-printingopen-source
PlayBasic

PlayBasic

Games

PlayBasic is a proprietary programming language and IDE for learning and developing 2D video games. It uses a BASIC-style syntax which is easy to learn and allows for rapid game prototyping. Some key features include sprites, sounds, tiles, scrolling backgrounds and more.

programminggame-engine2dbasicrapid-prototyping

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