1.   Never use VB.  Submitted by all sane programmers everywhere...

2.   See 1.

3.   See 2.

4.   Instead fo typing "Print" just type a "?" because it changes to a "PRINT" when you move to the next line anyway.   Submitted by Josh.

5.   For the most part, use screen 13 for graphics.  For learning purposes, screen 7 and 9 are ok, but unless you really have a good reason, don't use screen 12.  Never ever never ever.  Submitted by Josh.

6.   Never use a library that you didn't program.  It's just tacky.  Don't do it.  Submitted by Josh.

7.   Never program an RPG.  Please.  Submitted by Josh.

8.   Gotos are faster than subs.  Use them.  It makes spaghetti code, but in case you havn't noticed the name of this site...  Submitted by Josh.

9.   Use "Defint A-Z" at the beginning of programs to make them go faster.  Submitted by Josh.

10.   Instead of using "a=10" try using "let a=10".  It makes your program faster.   Submitted by Josh.

11.   Please... I know, I need to practice what I preach, but really, it's better to not say anything about a project you are working on until you are finished.  Trust me, it's better that way.  Sequels are a different story though.  Submitted by Josh.

12.   Get better at programming than me!  :)  Than submit a tip (or two or three)!!!  Submitted by Josh.