Explains how to operate the IBM Personal Computers, introduces the commands and statements of the BASIC programming language, and offers advice on creating original programs

Explains how computers work, introduces the statements and commands of the BASIC programming language, and offers advice on creating original problems

Introduces basic concepts of computer programming, including program flow and branching, Boolean operators and expressions, logic errors, detecting and debugging errors, and object-oriented programming techniques.

Explains how to use the computer language BASIC to write fundamental programs for the IBM PC and PCjr computers.

This book emphasizes a top-down approach to programming and the use of fundamental control blocks to produce well-structured programs. Using the hands-on method, which provides computer experience through a series of guided activities, the authors stress learning by doing rather than just reading about. All activities are preceded by a more traditional discussion of BASIC in the text.