Exploring Forth
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Forth is a brilliant language with remarkable potential. It is four times as compact and up to ten times as fast as Basic. It is also easy to learn. Interest in Forth is growing rapidly and versions of Forth are now available for an increasing range of micros.
This practical introduction to programming in Forth has been written especially for beginners. Many examples are provided for you to try. Key them in and watch things happen on the screen. Try trying in something different and see if the effect is what you expect. This is the best, most creative way to learn Forth fast.
If you want to be truly versatile, you cannot afford to ignore Forth. This book shows you how to grasp this exciting new language and what you can achieve.
The Author
Owen Bishop is a freelance technical writer and programmer. He is the author of forty books including a number on popular computing. He is a well-known and regular contributor to computing journals.