Reston Publishing Company Vintage 1983 VAX BASIC Computer Programming Book David Weinman Barbara Kurshan

VAX-BASIC by David Weinman and Barbara L. Kurshan, published by Reston Publishing Company in 1983. This vintage computer programming guide provides a thorough introduction to BASIC programming specifically for Digital VAX computers. The text utilizes a hands-on, interactive approach with over 100 examples, covering topics from getting started and writing programs to advanced print commands, numeric functions, and file handling. It serves as a comprehensive resource for both beginning users and independent study, featuring an extensive glossary and detailed descriptions of compile, link, and executive procedures. Ideal for collectors of retro computing literature or those interested in the history of programming languages. ISBN 0-8359-8238-6.