Language Syntax

twinBASIC introduces numerous enhancements to VBx language syntax, including new data types, improved type systems, and modern programming constructs.

Topics

• Alias Types - alias types, similar to typedef in C and using in C++
• Data Types - New data types (LongPtr, LongLong, Decimal)
• Interfaces and Coclasses - Native interface and coclass definitions
• Inheritance - Implements Via and Inherits keywords
• Delegates - Function pointers, also called delegates
• Generics - Generic type support
• Overloading - Method overloading capabilities
• Operators - New operators and syntax
• Literals - Binary literals and digit grouping
• Type Inference - As Any type inference
• Pointers - Enhanced pointer functionality
• UDT Enhancements - User-defined type improvements
• Loop Control - Continue ... and Exit While
• Return Syntax - Modern Return statement
• Inline Initialization - Variable initialization
• Handler Methods - Handles and Implements syntax
• Module Organization - Code placement flexibility
• Comments - New code comment syntax