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Shorter, faster, smarter: In FOR BASIC TO ONE-LINERS, minimalism meets programming. This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the world of BASIC one-liner programming on 8-bit computers.
One-liner programming is a technique in which complex tasks, graphic and sound effects and even entire games are realised in just a single line of code with up to 80 characters. This minimalist approach requires precision and creativity in order to create efficient yet powerful programs - with as few characters and as little processing time as possible. This is exactly where FOR BASIC TO ONE-LINERS comes in.
Featuring more than 170 tips & tricks for shorter code and faster programs, this compendium is an indispensable guide for programming enthusiasts and retro computing addicts. The book offers numerous hands-on examples with explanatory graphics and speed comparisons to make complex one-liners easy to understand. In addition, this edition contains a comprehensive overview of BASIC commands (PEEKs, POKEs, SYSs, WAITs & CHR$s) as well as a complete list of all screen codes and PETSCII codes of the Commodore 64.
Both beginners and professionals will find many tips and tricks in this amazing compilation to put the finishing touches to their programs.
List of contents
basics of BASIC
BASIC memory
BASIC abbreviations & tokens
time measurement
tips for beginners
saving characters
tips and tricks
speed
best of one-liners
curiosities
overview of PEEKs, POKEs, SYSs, WAITs & CHR$s
screen codes of the C64
PETSCII codes of the C64
command overview of BASIC dialects
About the author
Holger Weßling, born in 1965, is an accomplished author and former employee of the renowned Data Becker publishing house. After a creative break of several years, he has returned to the world of writing and has become well known for his specialised books about the THEC64 and THEA500 and for the official guide to Impossible Mission.
