- Paperback: 200 pages
- Publisher: Made Simple (7 May 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0750632429
- ISBN-13: 978-0750632423
- Product Dimensions: 24.2 x 18.8 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 404,537 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Pascal has become well established as a language for students. It is one of the easiest to learn, lends itself naturally to a structured approach to programming and produces clear and readable code. Though it is little used for the production of commercial software, it provides an excellent base for learning other languages. C and C++, for example, are the languages of choice for applications, operating systems, games and other programs where speed is needed. Both are difficult to learn as a first language, but do not prove half so impenetrable if you have cut your programming teeth on Pascal. Borland's Delphi, which is currently finding favour with developers of databases and other commercial applications, is another language that would be easier to learn if you already have a grasp of Pascal.
This Made Simple book does not attempt to give a complete coverage of the language. The aim is to provide clear and concise explanations - with plenty of simple examples - of the words that create the program structures, and of the key procedures and functions.
For most of the book, the focus is on that central core of Pascal that is common to all versions of the language. The techniques and programs given in the first seven chapters should work on any computer, from PC to multi-user system, that has a Pascal compiler. Chapter 8 gives an introduction to Turbo Pascal, in its Windows version, and Turbo appears again in the summary of the language in Chapter 10.
You can only learn programming by doing it. With this in mind, there are exercises at the end of each of the first seven chapters, with answers in Chapter 9.
This Made Simple book does not attempt to give a complete coverage of the language. The aim is to provide clear and concise explanations - with plenty of simple examples - of the words that create the program structures, and of the key procedures and functions.
For most of the book, the focus is on that central core of Pascal that is common to all versions of the language. The techniques and programs given in the first seven chapters should work on any computer, from PC to multi-user system, that has a Pascal compiler. Chapter 8 gives an introduction to Turbo Pascal, in its Windows version, and Turbo appears again in the summary of the language in Chapter 10.
You can only learn programming by doing it. With this in mind, there are exercises at the end of each of the first seven chapters, with answers in Chapter 9.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book was an excellent read and further more an excellent reference book. Although I was not new to programming, I was new to pascal.
This book filters out the crap and really shows you what you need to know. If you are an a-level student needing help with pascal, get this book now.
It helped me to complete my project with ease.
With really great coverage of file organisation methods (serial, random, pointers etc) it really will help you.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book to help me with my AS Computing course as Pascal is one of the languages we have to learn. It was very helpful with nice code samples, well annotated lines and practise exercises. Worth every penny!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
#PASCAL on IRC (dal net) recomends this book to beginners. It give you the basics and sets you up to learn all of the Pascal language. It is easy to understand and use.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Good book to learn entry level programming
Already had the Book before purchasing from amazon from learning Pascal withinn College,Pascal is a old language which is not really in use now but it adapts the wannabee... Read more
Published 8 months ago by a walker
Perfect for anyone who wan't to learn pascal
A perfect guide for any student like myself or just for fun for those who wan't to learn Pascal - The beginner Programming Language. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Danny Ward
Great book for beginners
This is a great book for the beginner programmer wanting to learn something simple and quick, if you are starting pascal or delphi.
Published on 16 Oct 2001
Ok book, having pages 26-52 might of helped
What are those people like leaving those pages out (looping and branching are pretty essential topics) and then they dont even reply to my e-mails. Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2001
For Dummies? Nah, even better.
If you're starting Pascal from scratch or looking for a quick reference book, this is the one for you, it's quick and easy and you'll end up knowing the language in no time.
Published on 19 Dec 2000
Excellent For Beginners Of All Ages
If you are just programming as a hobby, or are starting out in school etc. this book has everything you will need to know about Turbo Pascal. Read more
Published on 14 Oct 1999
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