Shorter, faster, smarter: In FOR BASIC TO ONE-LINERS, minimalism meets programming. This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the world of one-liner BASIC programming on 8-bit computers. One-liner programming is a technique in which complex tasks, graphic and sound effects, and even entire games are implemented in just a single line of code. This minimalist approach requires precision and creativity to create efficient yet powerful programs - with as few characters and as short a processing time as possible. This is exactly where FOR BASIC TO ONE-LINERS comes in.
FOR BASIC TO ONE-LINERS: One-liner programming in 8-bit BASIC
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With over 170 tips and tricks for shorter code and faster programs, this compendium is an indispensable guide for programming enthusiasts and retro computing enthusiasts. The book offers numerous practical examples with explanatory graphics and speed comparisons to make complex one-liners understandable. Not only beginners, but also professionals will find many tips and tricks in this amazing compilation to put the finishing touches to their programs. Highlights of FOR BASIC TO ONE-LINERS:
- Over 170 tips & tricks for shorter code and faster programs in BASIC
- Basics of BASIC as well as BASIC exercises to suit readers of all experience levels
- Practical benchmark comparisons, screenshots and graphics
- Over 300 BASIC commands (POKEs, PEEKs, SYSs, WAITs and CHR$s) with detailed descriptions
- Useful appendices with tables and overviews of BASIC abbreviations, screen codes and PETSCII codes of the C64
The book is aimed specifically at programmers on the Commodore 64, but is also suitable for users of 8-bit computers from other brands such as Acorn, Atari, Amstrad, Apple, BBC, Dragon, MSX, NEC, Schneider, Sinclair, Robotron, Tandy and Texas Instruments. The exercises can be followed with various BASIC interpreters such as Color, Exos, Extended Color, GFA, GW, HC, IBM Cassette, Integer, Level I & II, MS, N88, Oric, RC or Vision.
Chapter
- BASIC basics
- BASIC memory
- BASIC abbreviations & tokens
- timing; tips for beginners
- Saving characters; tips and tricks
- speed
- One-Liner in Practice
- curiosities
- Overview of PEEKs, POKEs, SYSs, WAITs & CHR$s
- screen codes of the C64
- PETSCII codes of the C64
- Command overview for BASIC dialects
ABOUT THE AUTHORS Holger Weßling, born in 1966, is an accomplished author and former employee of the renowned Data Becker publishing house. After a few years of creative break, he is active again in the world of authors and has become known for his specialist books on the THEC64 and THEA500 and the official manual for Impossible Mission. Martin Roscher is a teaching computer science professor and well-known BASIC programmer. In "FOR BASIC TO ONE-LINERS" he shares his in-depth knowledge to help programmers get the most out of 8-bit programming. Product information:
| Weight | 0.391 kg |
|---|---|
| Size | 16 × 24 × 1 cm |
| author | Holger Weßling, Martin Roscher, Martin Gutenbrunner |
| output | paperback |
| Scope | 160 pages |
| format | 16 x 24 cm |
| Language | German |
| ISBN | 9783982602226 |
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