BASIC Programming for the I. B. M. Personal Computer
Wiley (Publisher)
Published on 1. January 1987
Book
Paperback/Softback
552 pages
978-0-471-89827-6 (ISBN)
Description
A serious book on applications programming using the IBM PC and Microsoft BASIC. No particular mathematical sophistication beyond introductory algebra is required, and most examples are selected primarily from business, but any student will be familiar enough with the concepts to get on to the computer quickly. The text offers many fully documented techniques, including information processing, which illustrate the concepts of 'prototyping' and 'iterative refinement.' Unique in its clear presentation of topics typically deferred to advanced courses or texts, the book includes an introduction to algorithms such as sorting, searching, table look-up, hashing, file processing and more. Other important features include review quizzes - with answers at chapter ends - and a large number of programming problems with data and corresponding correct output. The book may also be of value to users of IBM PC compatible systems.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
illustrations, index
Dimensions
Height: 290 mm
Width: 220 mm
Weight
1276 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-89827-6 (9780471898276)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Introduction to Computers and Programming; Introduction to BASIC; Some BASIC Program Examples; Conditional Execution of Statements; Loops; Numeric Library Functions; Introduction to Screen Manipulation and Graphics; Errors, Error Handling and Program Development; Elementary String Processing; Subroutines and Functions; Introduction to Arrays; Introduction to Files; Advanced Array Handling; Advanced String Processing; Advanced File Processing - Indexed Files; Advanced Graphics.