QBASIC Tutorial
Content Inside: In the QBASIC programming language series, we will start out relatively fast at the beginning,
introducing three commands and explaining constants and numeric variables. We start out
relatively fast so that you can begin writing small programs right away, instead of having to wait
for two or three web pages to learn all the necessary commands. In fact, the first command
that is discussed, the
PRINT
command, is not fully explored. This way, you will have the tools
necessary to write programs, yet not be overwhelmed with the flexibility of the commands.
Because of that, many commands will be "introduced" twice - once early on to teach you the
basic command, and then again later on to explore the more advanced options that the
command allows. We will also introduce more advanced features of QBASIC near the end of
the series, including Boolean operators, trigonometric functions, etc. Although we will touch on
it briefly, it is beyond the scope of this series to thoroughly teach concepts of flowcharting,
recursive programming, etc.
Before we begin, I would first like to wish you luck with learning this new language (but does
luck really come into play?), and to tell you that it is Very Important that you read these
chapters while sitting in front of your computer actually doing the exercises. Print these pages
out so you can read them while using QBASIC! You won't learn just by reading. Also, don't be
afraid to try things on your own. Try changing the numbers around that are presented in the
examples, and see how the computer responds! That is the best way to learn!! Experiment! As
you go along, try changing around something in the program and then predict what the
outcome will be - that is a great way to really test your knowledge of a command. In short,
learn by doing! It is the best way to retain knowledge! You only remember about 25% to 30%
of what you hear, about 50% of what you read or see, but about 75% to 80% of what you do!
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