Shorter, faster, smarter: FOR BASIC TO ONE-LINERS combines minimalism with 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, graphics and sound effects, and even entire games are realized in a single line of code. This minimalist approach requires precision and creativity to create efficient yet powerful programs—with as few characters and as little computing time as possible. This is exactly where FOR BASIC TO ONE-LINERS comes in.
Contents:
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 easy to understand.
Not only beginners, but also professionals will find many tips and tricks in this amazing compilation to put the finishing touches on their programs.
Highlights of FOR BASIC TO ONE-LINERS:
- Over 170 tips & tricks for shorter code and faster programs in BASIC
- BASIC basics and 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$s) with detailed descriptions
- Useful appendices with tables and overviews of BASIC abbreviations, screen codes, and PETSCII codes for the C64
- The book is aimed specifically at programmers on the Commodore 64, but is also suitable for users of other 8-bit computers such as Acorn, Atari, Amstrad, Apple, BBC, Dragon, MSX, NEC, Schneider, Sinclair, Robotron, Tandy, and Texas Instruments.
The exercises can be completed using various BASIC interpreters such as Color, Exos, Extended Color, GFA, GW, HC, IBM Cassette, Integer, Level I & II, MS, N88, Oric, RC, or Vision.
Chapters:
- BASIC basics
- BASIC memory
- BASIC abbreviations & tokens
- Time measurement; tips for beginners
- Saving characters; tips and tricks
- Speed
- One-liners in practice
- Curiosities
- Overview of PEEKs, POKEs, SYSs, WAITs & CHR$s
- Screen codes of the C64
- PETSCII codes of the C64
- Command overview for BASIC dialects
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 hiatus, he is once again active in the world of writing and has gained recognition for his specialist books on the THEC64 and THEA500, as well as for the official manual for Impossible Mission.
Martin Roscher is a professor of computer science and a 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.
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