The BASIC Idea

Frontpage

This book will help you to become a competent programmer in Amstrad basic.

Preface
1 Getting started: General introduction
2 Basic Basic: Elementary programming
3 Loops and lists: Iterative processing
4 Subprograms: Modular programming
5 Character stings: Non-numeric computing
6 Input/output: Communicating with the machine
7 Files: Elementary data processing
8 Advanced topics: The plot thickens
9 Software design: Structured programming guidelines
10 Case study: Basic in action

Appendices
A ASCII codes
B Basic keywords
C CP/M commands
D Disc-file instructions
E Error messages
F Pre-defined functions
G Glossary of computing terms
H Hints on further reading(Select bibliography)

Answers to selected exercises
Index of example programs
General index