BASIC
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/BASIC
Concepts
This
chapter
gives an in-depth description
of
how to use the
full
power
of
Model
III
BASIC. Programmers require
this
information in order to build
powerful
and
efficient
programs . However,
if
you are stilt something
of
a novice, you might want
to skip this chapter
for
now, keeping in mind that the
information
is here when
you
need it.
This chapter
is divided
into four sections:
1.
Overview
—
Elements of a Program. This section defines many of
the terms
we will
be using in the chapter.
2. How BASIC Handles Data. Here we discuss how BASIC classifies
and stores
data. This
will
show you how to
get
BASIC to store your
data
in
its most efficient
format.
3.
How BASIC Manipulates
Data.
This will give
you an overview of all
the
different operators and functions you can
use to manipulate and test your
data.
4.
How to Construct an Expression. Understanding this topic will help
you form
powerful statements instead
of using many short ones.
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