Visual Basic on the PC with Windows 3.1

According to Adafruit, developer Christopher Drum recently revisited Visual Basic on Windows 3.1—Microsoft's visual programming solution that paralleled Apple's HyperCard. Like HyperCard, Visual Basic earned its own dedicated magazine and inspired generations of developers. It's a compelling look at how drag-and-drop development became a gateway into programming during the early PC era.

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