Beginning Programming For Dummies (Beginning Programming for Dummies)

Beginning Programming For Dummies (Beginning Programming for Dummies)
by Wallace Wang

Beginning Programming For Dummies (Beginning Programming for Dummies)
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Book Summary Information

Author: Wallace Wang
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-11-06
ISBN: 0470088702
Number of pages: 408
Publisher: For Dummies

Book Reviews of Beginning Programming For Dummies (Beginning Programming for Dummies)

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Summary: 3 Stars

Unfortunately I have a copy of this book published in 1999.
There are many errors. I'm no programmer but I know you can't name the same variable 2 different ways [mynum% vs number%] and expect the program to work. Those typos -and the : instead of ; typos - I can fix. Some of the others my newbie self can't figure out.

I was enjoying working my way through the book until I got to Chapter 12 where the errors were just too much to cope with!

I'm guessing if you have a newer edition you'll be fine, don't buy the older editions unless you like to solve mysteries.

Summary of Beginning Programming For Dummies (Beginning Programming for Dummies)

Do you think the programmers who work at your office are magical wizards who hold special powers that manipulate your computer? Believe it or not, anyone can learn how to write programs, and it doesn't take a higher math and science education to start.

Beginning Programming for Dummies shows you how computer programming works without all the technical details or hard programming language. It explores the common parts of every computer programming language and how to write for multiple platforms like Windows, Mac OS X, or Linux. This easily accessible guide provides you with the tools you need to:

  • Create programs and divide them into subprograms
  • Develop variables and use constants
  • Manipulate strings and convert them into numbers
  • Use an array as storage space
  • Reuse and rewrite code
  • Isolate data
  • Create a user interface
  • Write programs for the Internet
  • Utilize JavaScript and Java Applets

In addition to these essential building blocks, this guide features a companion CD-ROM containing Liberty BASIC compiler and code in several languages. It also provides valuable programming resources and lets you in on cool careers for programmers. With Beginning Programming of Dummies, you can take charge of your computer and begin programming today!

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