I don't recall being able to inspect compiled machine code in basic like I can in Julia.
reply[EDIT - I assume you are commenting on Dartmouth BASIC.]
And? That doesn't change the fact it was compiled into machine code before execution, nor that with exception of 8 bit home computers, there were plenty of compiled BASICs in mainframes and later 16 bit home computers.
replySince we have to prove everything on Internet forums,
https://archive.org/details/bitsavers_dartmouthB_3679804/mod...
=> Saving of Compiled Programs