Programming the Electron
Ian McLean
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Programming the Electron
by Ian McLean, Simon Rushbrook Williams, Anthony Shaw
Published
1984
Publisher
Newnes Microcomputer Books
Pages
148
ISBN-10
0408015403
Description
**Programming the Electron** has been written by the same team of authors as the successful **Programming the BBC Micro**. The book teaches you how to program and use the Acorn Electron, and very soon you will find yourself making use of the very sophisticated features of this remarkable microcomputer. After a short introduction to the machine and how to get started with it, some general points on programming technique are introduced. More specific features of Electron BASIC are then covered, including the graphics facilities, string handling, mathetmatical functions, random numbers, and the sound feature. Two subsequent chapters introduce bits and bytes, hexadecimal numbers and assembly language programming. The interfacing features of the machine are discussed next, and the book closes with a look at file handling. Useful appendices cover the technical specification of the Electron, error messages, ASCII codes, and the 6502 instruction set. This is an essential book for users of the Acorn Electron hoping to get to grips with the machine and put it to good use. The authors are from the Microelectronics Educational Development Centre, which produces and develops software for use in Scottish colleges and universities.
Usborne Guide to Understanding the Micro
Step-by-step programming for the Acorn Electron
LISP on the BBC Microcomputer
Learning to use the Electron computer
The Hitch-Hikers's Guide to Artificial Intelligence
The Advanced User Guide for the Acorn Electron
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Programming the Electron?
This edition of Programming the Electron has approximately 148 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Programming the Electron?
For most readers, Programming the Electron typically takes between 3h 5m and 2h 3m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 37,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 28m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 37,000 words
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What is the word count of Programming the Electron?
The estimated word count for Programming the Electron is approximately 37,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Programming the Electron?
Programming the Electron was written by Ian McLean, Simon Rushbrook Williams, Anthony Shaw.
When was Programming the Electron published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1984. The original work may have been published on a different date.