What is lacking is a compiler to make a stand-alone file. MS Access has the most robust Application object, in my experience.
Basic as such has, e.g. https://www.freebasic.net/
> What problems it had that caused them to abandon it?
My understanding is that the ActiveX goodness that makes VBA quite handy for your stand-alone needs is also a security nightmare.
What is lacking is a compiler to make a stand-alone file. MS Access has the most robust Application object, in my experience.
Basic as such has, e.g. https://www.freebasic.net/
> What problems it had that caused them to abandon it?
My understanding is that the ActiveX goodness that makes VBA quite handy for your stand-alone needs is also a security nightmare.