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PlatformIO vs PlayBasic

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

PlatformIO

PlatformIO

Development

PlatformIO is an open-source ecosystem for IoT development. It includes a cross-platform code builder and library manager designed to develop firmware for embedded devices. PlatformIO supports over 450 development boards and external debugging tools out of the box.

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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.

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