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.

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.