TY  - BOOK
AU  - Ford,Jerry Lee
TI  - Programming for the absolute beginner
SN  - 9781305504431
AV  - QA76.6 .FOR 2016
U1  - 005.1 23
PY  - 2016///]
CY  - Australia
PB  - Cengage Learning
KW  - Computer programming
KW  - Computer software
KW  - Design
KW  - fast
N1  - Includes index; Introduction to programming -- Creating programs with Just BASIC -- Creating graphical user interfaces -- Working with variables and arrays -- Making decisions with conditional logic -- Using loops to process data -- Improving program organization with functions and subroutines -- Working with text files -- Working with sound and graphics -- Arcade-style computer game development -- Debugging your applications
N2  - Are you interested in learning to program computers? PROGRAMMING FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEGINNER, SECOND EDITION is a friendly guide that will teach you the fundamentals of computer programming through the hands-on (and fun!) development of computer games. This book teaches programming using Just BASIC, a free, easy-to-learn software that lets you create programs for computers running Windows. Popular author and educator Jerry Ford, Jr., teaches you fundamental programming principles and gives you a broad view of computer programming and its many possibilities. As you work through this book, you will not only learn the basics of programming, but you'll also build a foundation from which you can advance into other programming languages with confidence. Get started programming today with PROGRAMMING FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEGINNER, SECOND EDITION
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