Product Benefits: - Perfect for first time programmers and hobbyists interested in learning how to program, especially those who are interested in game programming.
- Teaches the basics of computer programming using DarkBASIC, an inexpensive, user-friendly programming language that supports the development of desktop applications and computer games.
- Utilizes a game-based learning approach that makes learning fun without sacrificing serious instructional value.
- Prepares readers to make the jump form DarkBASIC to other BASIC programming languages (Visual Basic, .NET, VBScript, etc.).
- Companion website available here: http://www.delmarlearning.com/companions/index.asp?isbn=1598633856
Table of Contents: PART I INTRODUCING DARKBASIC PROFESSIONAL
Chapter 1 Introducing DarkBASIC Professional
Chapter 2 Getting Comfortable with the DarkBASIC Professional Integrated Development Environment
PART II LEARNING HOW TO WRITE DARKBASIC APPLICATIONS
Chapter 3 Working with Data Types, Variables and Arrays
Chapter 4 Implementing Conditional Logic
Chapter 5 Repeating Statement Execution Using Loops
Chapter 6 Organizing Code Logic Using Functions
PART III ADVANCED TOPICS
Chapter 7 Working with Graphics and Sound
Chapter 8 Generating Animation Using Sprites
Chapter 9 Working with Input Devices
Chapter 10 Finding and Fixing Application Errors
PART IV APPENDICES
Appendix A What''s on the Companion Web Site?
Appendix B What Next?
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