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Welcome to Phrogram Programming for the Absolute Beginner! Phrogram is a programming language specifically designed to meet the needs of first time programmers. It supports the development of computer games, multi-media programs, and music and graphics applications that run on Microsoft Windows. Phrogram is very similar to Microsoft Visual Basic but is much easier to learn. As such, Phrogram makes for a great starter language, providing everything needed to build a foundation that can then be used to make a speedy transition to business oriented professional programming languages. Phrogram Programming for the Absolute Beginner provides a gentle learning curve in programming for anyone who wants to develop fundamental programming skills and create computer programs. As part of the for the absolute beginner series, it teaches all the concepts through the creation of simple computer games, making the learning process much more fun and enjoyable! The book covers all the fundamentals of Phrogram programming, from installing Phrogram, "Hello World", Sprites, Timers, sound playback, and debugging, to working in 3D, working with Lights, and using Models. As an added bonus, the book's companion CD-ROM contains a trial version of Phrogram - absolutely free!
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Jerry Lee Ford, Jr. is an author, educator, and an IT professional with over 24 years' of experience in information technology, including roles as an automation analyst, technical manager, technical support analyst, automation engineer, and security analyst. He is the author of 40 books and co-author of two additional books. His published works include Getting Started with Game Maker, HTML, XHTML, and CSS for the Absolute Beginner; XNA 3.1 Game Development for Teens; Lego Mindstorms NXT 2.0 for Teens, and Microsoft Visual Basic 2008 Express Programming for the Absolute Beginner. Ford has a master's degree in business administration from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia and has over five years' experience as an adjunct instructor teaching networking courses in information technology.
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