phenry:
@retrofly
Yes, ours is a true compiler.
Better than GCC I meant that our compiler generates better code than GCC does. Obtained program is more compact and make better use of registers than GCC compiler (used actually for Arduino).
Ah, I see, thought you were referring to the Arduino platform. Good luck with your offering.
I know that Basic is still popular for some, one only has to look at the Picaxe product line and forum to see that Basic+micro-controllers are still popular and very usable for some. The Basic Stamp product line is also still available, but it is rather long in the tooth these days. I used some Picaxe chips for a year or two and thought they were very easy to use and program. I changed to Arduino because I wanted to 'bite the bullet' and try and master C/C++, and while I'm certainly not a master I seem to be able to get done what I want.
Lefty