Illustrating BASIC by Donald G Alcock

Illustrating BASIC by Donald G Alcock

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To make a computer do a calculation, however simple, you must describe every step of that calculation in a language the computer can understand: this description is called a program. This book presents a popular and widely available language called BASIC and explains how to write simple programs in it.

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Illustrating BASIC by Donald G Alcock

To make a computer do a calculation, however simple, you must describe every step of that calculation in a language the computer can understand: this description is called a program. This book presents a popular and widely available language called BASIC and explains how to write simple programs in it.
'A unique feature of the book is the method of presentation which the author has adopted, namely the whole work is hand-lettered! This presentation, coupled with its guinea-a-minute information must surely make the book a winner for the educational and personal computing marketEspecially to be applauded is Alcock's attempt to make the basic he describes as machine-independent as possible, and to this end he examined eleven different versions of the language and points out their variations. No one interested in computing (or presentation of information) should be without this fascinating work.' Computer Bulletin
'Humane, interesting, comprehensive, and excellent value for money. Congratulations to the author. Very highly recommended.' Practical Computing
'Donald Alcock has written a book which should become a classic.' Personal Computer World
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ISBN 13 9780521217040
ISBN 10 0521217040
Title Illustrating BASIC
Author Donald G Alcock
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Year published 1977-01-01
Number of pages 148
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.