Structured BASIC applied to technology (Merrill's international series in electrical and electronics technology) - Softcover

Adamson, Thomas A

Softcover

ISBN 10: 067520772X ISBN 13: 9780675207720

Publisher: Merrill, 1988

Synopsis

Assuming no prior programming experience, this author team introduces the concept of structured programming through BASIC. This highly accessible language is used to develop the solid programming habits that are required by higher-level languages such as C and C++. Throughout the book, the clearest possible examples are used to illustrate new concepts while frequent technical applications are presented to portray programming as an essential tool for the solution, analysis, and design of technical problems. Coverage includes an introduction followed by chapters on using the computer; structured programming; computations and comparisons; making decisions—branch blocks; loop blocks; arrays; string manipulation and sorting; computer graphics; using files; ASCII character set; and an introduction to Visual BASIC. For practicing computer programmers and anyone interested in computers in general, computer programming with BASIC in specific.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Assuming no prior programming experience, this author team introduces the concept of structured programming through BASIC. The Third Edition contains various updates and improvements designed to include the latest information available and enhance learning. The new edition now includes coverage of QBASIC.

From the Back Cover:

Key Benefit: Assuming no prior programming experience, this author team introduces the concept of structured programming through BASIC. Key Topics: The Third Edition contains various updates and improvements designed to include the latest information available and enhance learning.

About this edition

• Publisher: Merrill
• Publication date: 1988
• ISBN 10: 067520772X
• ISBN 13: 9780675207720
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 391