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Very basic BASIC

Very basic BASIC

by Derek Ellershaw, Peter Schofield

Amstrad CPC464 (Computer)BASIC (Computer program language)Commodore 64 (Computer)MSX computersProgramming
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This introduction tells you how to use the book and explains how the book is laid out.

About this book

This book is designed to guide the new Electron user through the first few weeks of programming - from the moment the machine is plugged in to a proficiency in basic programming. Topics include: * Introducing the keyboard * Useful computing aids such as recorders and printers * Using easy commands * How to build a program * Programming techniques with advice on variables, looping, branching and counting * Practical applications This book is essential reading for any first-time Electron user. It managed to avoid technical jargon and is also great fun to use. All example programs are presented in quiz, game or self-questionnaire form, fully illustrated for easy reference.

Themes & subjects

Amstrad CPC464 (Computer)BASIC (Computer program language)Commodore 64 (Computer)MSX computersProgrammingacorn electron

Setting

Acorn Electron

Authors

Derek Ellershaw, Peter Schofield

Pages

126

Read time

≈ 3h

Editions

5

Language

English

Publisher

Century

ISBN

0712604111

Where to buy

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Link to this book's entry on the Acorn Electron World web site

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