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Qbasic is still the perfect language for beginning programmers because it is "English-like," which means it makes more sense than pt->(int)foo. As part of the ever-excellent "Dummies" series, this guide discusses general programming, programming with Qbasic, data structures, algorithms, and Internet programming. Recommended for all public libraries. Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Your fun and easy guide to BASIC programming and beyond!

Liberty BASIC, REALbasic, Perl, and more on CD-ROM

Includes overviews of HTML, Java applets, JavaScript, and Python

Find out just how easy it is to write computer programs
Want to start programming but don't know where to start? Don't worry! With loads of examples and a dash of humor, author Wallace Wang demystifies programming concepts, shows you how to write cool Windows programs in Liberty BASIC, and introduces you to some of today's hottest programming languages.

Discover how to:
*Get up to speed on programming fundamentals
*Write and debug Liberty BASIC programs
*Work with graphics, sounds, and data structure
*Get a handle on Web programming All this on the bonus CD-ROM
Liberty BASIC and other shareware:
*TrueBasic, Pocket C, PC Native Oberon, and other demos
*Python and Perl open source software
*Plus sample code from the book and a bonus chapter, "Programming in Python"
*System Requirements: PC running Windows 95 or later, Windows NT4 or later; Power Macintosh running System 7.6 or later; See the About the CD Appendix for details and complete system requirements.

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