Absolute Beginner's Guide to QBasic


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This book will effectively teach you the very basics of programming in QBasic to get you started on the right track. This book is intended for the programmer wannabe who doesn't know where to start. It will offer a friendly and funny, yet informative way to learn the QBasic language. Includes a tearout card that contains a quick reference, handy tips, and solutions to common errors.




Learn BASIC Now


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Modelled on the popular Learn C Now this is a completely integrated self-study course that is guaranteed to make BASIC programming as fun to use as it is useful to know. Everything needed to learn modelled, structured programming is on the three disks included




A Course in Programming with QBASIC


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This book was originally published in China in 1995. This is the first English edition. This book is a complete text book on QBASIC programming. It assumes that the reader knows very little and builds up to quite an advanced level. It contains some obsolete material, such as MS-DOS. This was intentional, as it is intended to match the original Chinese edition. QBASIC still continues to be used. Nowadays if people want QBASIC to run on their computer, they need to download QB64. The latest version of this was released on 21st August 2009. QBASIC, or QB64 as it is now called, is a very good choice for a first programming language, as you can achieve a lot with very little effort.




QBasic by Example


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QBasic By Example is one of the most successful titles in the original . . . By Example series. Along with content modifications, this new edition includes several new elements to simplify the programming language learning process. Some of the elements included are liberal use of program listing callouts and cross reference throughout the book.




QBasic for Beginners


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QBasic for Beginners


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Shows readers how to get started in programming, using the language that's bundled with every copy of DOS 5.0. This book is easy to understand and gives beginners the step-by-step introduction they need to get started quickly. There are programming examples progressing from very rudimentary to a mini spreadsheet and a complete strategy game.




Programming A Beginner's Guide


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Essential Programming Skills--Made Easy! Learn programming fundamentals quickly with help from this hands-on tutorial. No previous experience required! Programming: A Beginner's Guide gets you started right away writing a simple but useful program in Visual Basic Express Edition, and then moves on to more advanced projects, including a quiz program and a protected personal diary. You'll develop real-world programming skills, like designing user interfaces and working with variables, arrays, loops, and procedures. By the end of this clear and entertaining book, you'll be able to create, debug, and customize your own practical Windows-based programs with ease. Designed for Easy Learning Key Skills & Concepts--Chapter-opening lists of specific skills covered in the chapter Ask the Expert--Q & A sections filled with bonus information and helpful tips Try This--Hands-on exercises that show you how to apply your skills Notes--Extra information related to the topic being covered Tips--Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things Annotated programming--Example code with commentary that describes the programming techniques being illustrated




Java for Absolute Beginners


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Write your first code in Java using simple, step-by-step examples that model real-word objects and events, making learning easy. With this book you’ll be able to pick up the concepts without fuss. Java for Absolute Beginners teaches Java development in language anyone can understand, giving you the best possible start. You’ll see clear code descriptions and layout so that you can get your code running as soon as possible. After reading this book, you'll come away with the basics to get started writing programs in Java. Author Iuliana Cosmina focuses on practical knowledge and getting up to speed quickly—all the bits and pieces a novice needs to get started programming in Java. First, you’ll discover how Java is executed, what type of language it is, and what it is good for. With the theory out of the way, you’ll install Java, choose an editor such as IntelliJ IDEA, and write your first simple Java program. Along the way you’ll compile and execute this program so it can run on any platform that supports Java. As part of this tutorial you’ll see how to write high-quality code by following conventions and respecting well-known programming principles, making your projects more professional and efficient. Finally, alongside the core features of Java, you’ll learn skills in some of the newest and most exciting features of the language: Generics, Lambda expressions, modular organization, local-variable type inference, and local variable syntax for Lambda expressions. Java for Absolute Beginners gives you all you need to start your Java 9+ programming journey. No experience necessary. What You'll Learn Use data types, operators, and the new stream API Install and use a build tool such as Gradle Build interactive Java applications with JavaFX Exchange data using the new JSON APIs Play with images using multi-resolution APIs Use the publish-subscribe framework Who This Book Is For Those who are new to programming and who want to start with Java.




The Beginner's Guide to QBasic


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The perfect introduction to programming for the complete beginner using QBasic 1.1. It assumes no prior knowledge of computers or programming and leads you by the hand from introductory concepts through using all the features of QBasic to create programs of professional standard. Every step is illustrated with graduated example programs, all of which are included on the accompanying Beginner's Tutorial Disk.




QBasic Games and More!


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