Learn Pascal

Pascal is the standard structured programming language for the personal computer. The novice programmer needs a strong grounding in the fundamentals of structured programming, whether preparing to program under Microsoft Windows, DOS, or the Apple Macintosh. Pascal is also a precursor to programming languages such as C++, Java, and Delphi. Learn Pascal teaches the novice programmer the basics of Pascal through hands-on examples and easy-to-follow drills in each chapter, and guides readers from the basic fundamentals to advanced techniques needed to effectively program real-world applications. The book also includes advanced material on problem-solving algorithms, which provide the experienced
Pascal user with specialized tools to solve specific programming problems.

The companion CD contains the examples and drills discussed in the book, along with the drill solutions. Also included is a full retai1 version of Delphi 4 Standard Edition.

With this book, learn about :

• Designing structured Pascal programs
  
• Problem-solving algorithms
  
• Simple, structured, and pointer data types
  
• Variables, operators, and expressions
  
• Iteration, branching, and selection statements
  
• Data sorting and searching
  
• Advanced data structures, such as linked lists and binary search trees
  
• Storing and manipulating data files
  

Sam Abolrous is a software engineer with an extensive background in software design and programming. He earned his electrical engineering degree from the University of Alexandria, Egypt, and is currently a programmer/writer with Microsoft Corp. Abolrous has published articles for leading programming journals and has written over 50 books on computer science ranging from C++ to COBOL programming, including Wordware's Learn C in Three Days and Learn Pascal in Three Days, Second Edition.