The short version
Browser-based dBASE III revival with its own interpreter.
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WebBase-III
Browser-based dBASE III revival with its own interpreter.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-06-26
Last seen:2026-06-26
Times seen:1
Website:github.com
Why it caught our attention
Nostalgia-heavy project with a working demo and strong response.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-06-26
Editorial paraphrase
Commenters praised the dot prompt, one-click Codespaces tryout, and the dBASE/Clipper/FoxPro workflow.
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