This text focuses on the modern technique of top-down design and structured programming as applied to the BASIC programming language. It provides the tools to design programs that are both flexible and easily understood while paving the way for further computer language study. Examples and exercises throughout the text cover a variety of disciplines--including math, business, education, and science. Long, meaningful variable names are used in all program examples, giving students easy access to the rudiments of program design. Design programs presented in pseudocode can be used in any problem-solving situation for any programming language. Includes chapter objectives, extensive program examples along with complete designs of the solutions, chapter summaries, and end-of-chapter exercises and programming problems to aid students in problem-solving skills.

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.

This IBM PC specific programming text emphasizes problem solving and structured programming from the start. The author's goal is to prepare students to write BASIC programs at the earliest possible stage without neglecting vital preparatory skills such as algorithm development.

A serious book on applications programming using the IBM