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A beginner's guide to computer programming (2006)

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Purebasic - A beginner's guide to computer programming

(2006)


Overview

This is a book I wrote in 2006 to teach new programmers the Purebasic language. Github seemed a fitting place to let it live out the rest of its life.

Purebasic - A Beginner's Guide To Computer Programming (2006) is an essential guide for newcomers to Purebasic or computer programming in general. If you are an experienced programmer looking for a quick reference on Purebasic or somebody wishing to learn how to program computers from scratch, this book is for you. Purebasic makes a great first language for anyone wishing to learn to program computers and this book is designed to guide them through their first steps. Written in a no-nonsense style, this book aims to simplify complicated topics making sure that everything is explained fully in a straightforward and helpful way.

Highlights

  • A history of the Purebasic programming language
  • A complete reference for all core language features
  • A primer on how to use the Purebasic helpfile, IDE and visual designer
  • Guidelines on writing good code
  • Tutorials on creating graphical user interfaces
  • Examples of 2D & 3D graphics
  • A whole section devoted to simplifing advanced topics
  • Extensive Appendices containing Internet Links and helpful charts
  • A full computer science glossary to educate new programmers

License

License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License