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Beginning Prog for Dummies 3RD Edition

by Wallace Wang

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Discover the latest programming tips and techniques

Start writing programs for Windows®, Linux®, Macintosh®, Palms, and PocketPCs

Ready to take control of your computer by writing your own programs? Mixing concepts with humor, author Wallace Wang shows you how to begin programming as simply and quickly as possible. In no time, you’ll find out how to create and debug programs in Liberty BASIC, use algorithms, build interactive Web pages, and more!

All this on the bonus CD-ROM

  • Liberty BASIC and other compilers
  • All the examples and code from the book
  • IBM® Robocode V1.0.6
  • JBuilder 9 Personal, C# Builder Personal, and Kylix® Enterprise Trial

See the "About the CD-ROM" appendix for details and complete system requirements.

Discover how to:

  • Choose the best programming language for your project
  • Work with data structures
  • Install and use Liberty BASIC
  • Create interactive Web sites
  • Program multiple platform devices

Synopsis:

Addresses how to write a computer program, the best programming languages to use and why, plus much more.
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About the Author

Wallace Wang is the bestselling author of over 20 For Dummies computer books. He moonlights as a stand-up comic and has appeared on A&E’s Evening At the Improv.
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Table of Contents

Introduction.

Part I: Programming a Computer.

Chapter 1: Learning Computer Programming for the First Time.

Chapter 2: All about Programming Languages.

Chapter 3: How to Write a Program.

Chapter 4: The Tools of a Computer Programmer.

Part II: Learning Programming with Liberty BASIC.

Chapter 5: Getting Your Hands on a Real

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780764549977
Author:
Wang, Wallace
Publisher:
For Dummies
Author:
Wang, Wally
Location:
Hoboken, NJ
Subject:
Programming - Software Development
Subject:
Internet programming
Subject:
Computer programming
Subject:
Java
Subject:
BASIC
Subject:
HTML
Subject:
JavaScript
Subject:
Programming language
Copyright:
2004
Edition Number:
3
Edition Description:
Computers
Series:
For Dummies
Series Volume:
108-79
Publication Date:
20031204
Binding:
Electronic book text in proprietary or open standard format
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
Liberty BASIC. <p>Chapter 6: Handling Input and Output. <p>Chapter 7: Variables, Constants, and Comments. <p>Chapter 8: Crunching Numbers and Playing with Strings. <p>Chapter 9: Making Decisions with Control Statements. <p>Chapter 10: Repeating
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
430
Dimensions:
9.24x7.40x.97 in. 1.42 lbs.
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