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This book will help you to become a competent programmer in Amstrad basic.
Author: Richard Forsyth and Brian MorrisPublisher: Chapman and HallThis book will help you to become a competent programmer in Amstrad BASIC.
1986
276 pages== Information ==
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== Contents ==
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Preface
1 Getting started: General introduction
2 Basic Basic: Elementary programming
3 Loops and lists: Iterative processing
4 Subprograms: Modular programming
5 Character stings: Non-numeric computing
6 Input/output: Communicating with the machine
7 Files: Elementary data processing
8 Advanced topics: The plot thickens
9 Software design: Structured programming guidelines
10 Case study: Basic in action
Preface. 01 - Getting started: General introduction.02 - Basic Basic: Elementary programming.03 - Loops and lists: Iterative processing.04 - Subprograms: Modular programming.05 - Character stings: Non-numeric computing.06 - Input/output: Communicating with the machine.07 - Files: Elementary data processing.08 - Advanced topics: The plot thickens.09 - Software design: Structured programming guidelines.10 - Case study: Basic in action. Appendices: A - ASCII codes.B - Basic keywords.C - CP/M commands.D - Disc-file instructions.E - Error messages.F - Pre-defined functions.G - Glossary of computing terms.H - Hints on further reading(Select bibliography). Answers to selected exercises. Index of example programs. General index.
Answers to selected exercises
Index of example programs
General index
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