The McGraw-Hill pc programmer's desk reference

About this book

If you're a programmer working on PCs, this portable desk reference offers you at-a-glance guidance on the four most popular programming languages: C, Pascal, BASIC, and Assembly. Filled with hundreds of illustrations and sample code segments, the book provides quick access to the fundamental information needed for rapid problem solving - with all topics alphabetized, interrelated, and cross-referenced for ease of use. The McGraw-Hill PC Programmer's Desk Reference contains expert coverage of keywords and syntax, subprograms, data types, programming tools and characteristics of commercial compilers and interpreters, program environment, common algorithms, CPU and coprocessor instructions, and number systems and digital logic. You'll also find valuable sections on system hardware and programmable components, program development and software engineering, basic concepts and general terminology, advanced programming topics, and software companies and vendors.