PureBasic 6.30.0

PureBasic, developed by Fantaisie Software, is a versatile and powerful programming language designed to cater to both novice and experienced developers. This cross-platform development tool stands out for its simplicity and efficiency, offering a seamless coding experience that emphasizes speed and ease of use without sacrificing performance.

One of the most compelling features of PureBasic is its straightforward syntax, which is reminiscent of classic BASIC languages but enhanced with modern capabilities. This makes it an ideal choice for beginners who are just stepping into the world of programming, as well as seasoned developers looking for a robust tool to quickly prototype and develop applications.

PureBasic is renowned for its cross-platform compatibility, supporting Windows, MacOS, and Linux. This ensures that applications developed with PureBasic can be easily ported across different operating systems, significantly reducing development time and effort. The language compiles to highly optimized native code, ensuring that the resulting executables are fast and efficient, with minimal overhead.

The development environment provided by PureBasic is rich and comprehensive. It includes an advanced IDE with features such as a powerful debugger, profiler, and form designer, which streamline the development process. The built-in command set is extensive, covering a wide range of functionalities from basic file operations to complex graphical manipulations and network communications.

PureBasic also boasts an active and supportive community, which is a valuable resource for both learning and troubleshooting. The extensive documentation and numerous code examples available make it easier for developers to get up to speed and start creating applications quickly.

Moreover, PureBasic's licensing model is straightforward and developer-friendly. Once purchased, users receive lifetime updates, ensuring that they always have access to the latest features and improvements without recurring costs.

In summary, PureBasic by Fantaisie Software is a robust and user-friendly programming language that strikes an excellent balance between simplicity and power. Its cross-platform capabilities, efficient performance, and supportive community make it a standout choice for developers looking to create high-quality applications with minimal hassle. Whether you're developing desktop applications, games, or utilities, PureBasic provides the tools and flexibility needed to bring your projects to life efficiently and effectively.

Release notes:

New Release
Added: Brand new ScreenGadget library to create easily UI on a game screen (for 2D and 3D) !
Added: Brand new HID library !
Added: #PB_FTP_Debug flag for OpenFTP() to allow to get more info about the connection.
Added: #PB_ListIcon_NoHeaders flag to ListIconGadget()
Added: #PB_Explorer_NoHeaders flag to ExplorerListGadget()
Added: Unicode() to create a dynamic unicode string like Ascii() and UTF8()
Added: HeaderSection/EndHeaderSection to put C or ASM code outside the main() function
Added: #PB_InputRequester_HandleCancel to have a special return for InputRequester() if the user cancelled it
Added: Gzip encoding support for HttpRequest(), HttpRequestMemory(), ReceiveHTTPFile() and ReceiveHTTPMemory()
Added: #PB_Menu_NativeImageSize tot CreateImageMenu() and CreatePopupImageMenu() to allow larger icons in menus (Windows)
Added: #PB_2DDrawing_FastText for DrawingMode() to have a faster text rendering (Windows).
Added: #PB_Mail_NoSSLCheck and #PB_Mail_WeakSSL flags for SendMail() to ease tests.
Added: Automatic BOM handling to CreateFile() and ReadFile()/OpenFile() with #PB_File_BOM flag
Added: Changed x,y type for DisplaySprite/DisplayTransparentSprite() from integer to float (Not supported on DX9 or DX11 subsystem)
Added: Placeholder support for StringGadget() with #PB_String_PlaceHolder flag
Added: PackerCallback() to monitor and abort compression.
Added: 'onresize' event for Dialog library for gadgets which supports #PB_EventType_Resize
Updated: Splitted the 2DDrawing lib for functions which doesn't needed dependencies (see here)
Changed: CreateImage() background color now takes full RGBA() color for 32-bit picture. #PB_Image_Transparent and #PB_Image_TransparentBlack can be used to set a transparent background with white or black antialising.
Fixed: Some compiler and libraries bugs (fixed bug list)
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