QBasic By Example, Special Edition (Paperback)

by Pub Que (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review
This special edition provides beginning programmers with a helpful format that simplifies the programming learning experience. Presents short chapters that illustrate quick learning progress--even through complex topics. Open and friendly style makes extensive use of icons and illustrations to present technical material in an easy-to-read manner. Coverage includes an introduction to QBasic language elements, as well as advanced topics such as data structures, subroutines and functions, and disk file processing. Covers Version 1.x. -- Que Corp.

Product Description
This Special Edition provides beginning programmers with a helpful format that simplifies the programming learning experience.

• Presents short chapters that illustrate quick learning progress-even through complex topics
• Open and friendly style makes extensive use of icons and illustrations to present technical material in an easy-to-read manner
• Coverage includes an introduction to QBasic language elements, as well as advanced topics such as data structures, subroutines and functions, and disk file processing

Product Details

• Paperback: 640 pages
• Publisher: Que; Spl Sub edition (October 21, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565294394
• ISBN-13: 978-1565294394
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #336,894 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great book for beginning programmers., January 1, 1999

By A Customer

The increasing obsolescence of the QBasic language does not eliminate the need for fundamental programming knowledge for beginners provided by "QBasic by Example." Coding QBasic is an excellent stepping stone for learning how to program. Several fundamental programming concepts are covered in this book such as general program structure, if-then-else statements, and loops. The book also has important information for beginners on understanding how programs and computers work.

I was a little disappointed that the book does not cover ALL of the QBasic commands. However, the most frequently used commands are explained very clearly with ample use of easy to read program examples and well organized chapters. The author obviously knows how the human mind learns best and this book images his experience.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars QBasic By Example- a book for all people, October 15, 2000

By	"progman55" (NJ, USA) - See all my reviews

I'm a fairly experienced programmer, having programmed since 1992 lightly in QBasic. I was pretty sure that I knew most of what there was to know about QBasic. So, you can understand that I was hesitent to actually read this book. When I did, however, I learned an enormous amount of commands that I didn't have a clue about earlier. As well, it taught me how to structure my code. I recommend this book strongly to anyone who wants to learn to program. Even if you're experienced and want a review, this is the one for you. I give it five stars.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Must Have Book For Beginning QBASIC, September 10, 2000

By	Melvin Williams (Mesquite, Tx USA) - See all my reviews

This is Greg Perry at his best. The book is well written, well structured and will have the novice writing good programs in no time. Having never programmed before I was able to write a few involved programs after reading only 2/3 of the book. Perry peppers the lessons with meaningful examples and writes in a clear, easy to understand style. I recommend this book to anyone trying to learn QBasic. This should stand as an example to all programming books.