Fortran and the Art of Personal Computer Programming
Published on 30. August 1989
Book
Hardback
350 pages
978-0-471-92253-7 (ISBN)
Description
This introduction to the use of the FORTRAN programming language in relation to personal computers covers such topics as microcomputer architecture, files and file names, compiling, code transfer, using memory effectively, coping with a slow computer and FORTRAN libraries and utilities.
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Edition
Annotated edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Chichester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Annotated edition
Illustrations
line drawings, photograph, tables, index
Dimensions
Height: 86 mm
Width: 34 mm
Weight
640 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-92253-7 (9780471922537)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Microcomputer architecture; disk operating system; programs, files and file names; compiling, linking and debugging; precision, accuracy and the right answer; readable and maintainable codes; code transfer and portable code; invoking FORTRAN programs and other DOS interfaces; using memory effectively; coping with a slow computer; screen handling - text modes; - graphics modes; printing and plotting - the hard copy jungle; FORTRAN libraries and utilities; choosing a FORTRAN compiler. Appendices: the ASCII code; differences between FORTRAN standards; enhanced VT escape sequences.