Sams Teach Yourself Beginning Programming in 24 Hours

With this book you can... * Get started by working hands-on with the BASIC programming language using the tools provided on the CD-ROM * Learn the fundamentals of computer programming and how to apply them * Learn how your new programming skills apply to JavaTM and other languages including Visual BasicR, C++, and HTML * Understand what object-oriented programming is and why it is so important * Discover how businesses use programming languages Get Started Now! 24 proven one-hour lessons In just 24 lessons of one hour or less, you will get a thorough introduction to computer programming and learn to write simple programs in Basic and Java using the tools provided on the CD-ROM. Using a straightforward, step-by-step approach, each lesson builds upon the previous one, allowing you to learn the essentials of programming from the ground up. Step-by-step instructions carefully walk you through the most common programming tasks. Q and As, quizzes, and exercises at the end of each chapter help you test your knowledge. Notes and tips point out shortcuts and solutions.Perry, Greg is the author of 'Sams Teach Yourself Beginning Programming in 24 Hours', published 2001 under ISBN 9780672323072 and ISBN 0672323079.