The Electron Programmer
S. M. Gee
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The Electron Programmer
by S. M. Gee, Mike James
Published
November 28, 1983
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Pages
184
ISBN-13
9780246123404
ISBN-10
0246123400
Description
The Acorn Electron opens up an infinitely wide world of applications programming to users at home, in schools and in small businesses. Acorn BASIC is particularly powerful and sophisticated and the fact that the Electron has a built-in assembler allows the user to gain extra speed and flexibility by incorporating assembly language routines in BASIC programs with surprising ease. This book is aimed at Electron users who have already gained some experience with BASIC and is intended to extend programming skills to a high level of proficiency. The book will be an invaluable source of reference for Electron programmers who want to use the full potential of Acorn BASIC combined with the assembly language facilities the Electron offers. The introductory chapters discuss principles of good programming practice. Separate chapters are then devoted to data processing and file handling. Other chapters discuss how to achieve the finishing touches that distinguish 'user-friendly' programs, how to go about designing large programs and how to find the bugs concealed in machine code. Ways of using the MOS are discussed and a variety of invaluable utilities - including a trace debugger, a spelling checker and a disassembler - are presented to enable users to go even further in developing their own software. The final chapter deals with Boolean logic and bit manipulation. *The Authors* Mike James and S. M. Gee have written several other very successful books on programming. They are both regular contributors to the monthly computing magazines. *Front cover illustration by Alan Craddock*
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Electron Programmer?
This edition of The Electron Programmer has approximately 184 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 The Electron Programmer?
For most readers, The Electron Programmer typically takes between 3h 50m and 2h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 46,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 4m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 46,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Electron Programmer?
The estimated word count for The Electron Programmer is approximately 46,000 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 The Electron Programmer?
The Electron Programmer was written by S. M. Gee, Mike James.
When was The Electron Programmer published?
The publication date for this specific edition is November 28, 1983. The original work may have been published on a different date.