Handheld Basic

A VisualBasic like implementation of BASIC for the PalmOs by PeterHolmesConsulting? . Is hosted on MicrosoftWindows platform. If you can stand VB then it's not a bad implementation. Their website is: http://www.handheld-basic.com

The cost in December 2004 is 149 Euros for single developer. Enterprise options also.

Summary:

Very VisualBasic like (for better or worse) with Windows desktop GUI that includes a form builder
Class model
- VB like class model
- Workable record and graphics library classes
Rather fast, both compile & execute
Good choice for an IT department where VB is their native language
Solid, but only for desktop development
Uses Emulator/Simulator to debug
- I've had many annoying "false" bug warnings using the simulator.
- Able to step code, set break points, etc.
Reasonably responsive user forums for help that is supported by company
Free demo version
Downsides
- It is VB like
- Code will not compile for the real VB so porting is required if you want to run it as a native Win app
- Minor annoyances with Simulator