Learn Pascal [Paperback]

Sam Abolrous (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 25, 2000

Pascal is the standard structured programming language for the personal computer. The novice programmer needs a strong grounding in the fundamentals of structured programming, whether preparing to program under Microsoft Windows, DOS, or the Apple Macintosh. Pascal is also a precursor to programming languages such as C++, Java, and Delphi. Learn Pascal teaches the novice programmer the basics of Pascal through hands-on examples and easy-to-follow drills in each chapter, and guides readers from the basic fundamentals to advanced techniques needed to effectively program real-world applications. The book also includes advanced material on problem-solving algorithms, which provide the experienced Pascal user with specialized tools to solve specific programming problems.

The companion CD contains the examples and drills discussed in the book, along with the drill solutions. Also included is a full retail version of Delphi 4 Standard Edition.

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About the Author

Sam Abolrous is a software engineer with an extensive background in software design and programming. He earned his electrical engineering degree from the University of Alexandria, Egypt, and is currently a programmer/writer with Microsoft Corp. Abolrous has published articles for leading programming journals and has written over 50 books on computer science ranging from C++ to COBOL programming, including Wordware’s Learn C in Three Days and Learn Pascal in Three Days, Second Edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 350 pages
• Publisher: Wordware Publishing, Inc. (March 25, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 155622706X
• ISBN-13: 978-1556227066
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,092,730 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A Good Beginning Programming Book, May 12, 2000

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Ronald Boykin (Emeryville CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Learn Pascal (Paperback)

This book is a good beginning programming book. The author lays out the structure of the language and programming in general very nicely. The price is right because I think you get a full copy of Delphi 4 Standard Edition for no charge! I spent a whole half hour skimming through this book. I've programmed in Turbo Pascal after learning a little dos basic. Pascal is the best language to learn programming with. It protects you from mistakes and teaches structured programming. From there you can learn any other language much easier. The book is a must for the beginner or a person that would like to review the language. I was disappointed that their were no Delphi sections that I could see.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars where is dephi 4 on the cd?, August 10, 2008

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James R. Turbyville - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Learn Pascal (Paperback)

this book was supposed to come with a cd that has a compiler dephi 4, the cd was blank.