Chapter 3. Basics of Programming
After that necessary detour into the workings of the hardware, we can now resume our regularly scheduled explanation of the creative possibilities of computers. It may sound odd to describe computers as providing grand scope for creative activities: Aren't they monotonous, dull, unintelligent, and extremely limited? Yes, they are. However, they have two redeeming virtues that make them ideal as the canvas of invention: They are extraordinarily fast and spectacularly reliable. These characteristics allow the creator of a program to weave intricate chains of thought and have a fantastic number of steps carried out without fail. We'll begin to explore how this is possible after we go over some definitions and objectives. ...
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