{"product_id":"spectrum-machine-language-for-the-absolute-beginner-paperback","title":"Spectrum Machine Language for the Absolute Beginner - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWilliam Tang\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1982, William Tang's \u003cem\u003eSpectrum Machine Language for the Absolute Beginner \u003c\/em\u003eis generally considered to be the best introduction to 8-bit machine code programming ever written. With many great game writers crediting this as the book that got them started, there still is no better way to learn the language at the heart of the ZX Spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* * *\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the original publisher Melbourne House wrote: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are frustrated by the limitations of BASIC and want to write faster, more powerful, space-saving programs or subroutines, \u003cem\u003eSpectrum Machine Language for the Absolute Beginner\u003c\/em\u003e is the book for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven with no previous experience of computer languages, you will be able to discover the ease and power of the Spectrum's own language. Each chapter includes specific examples of machine language applications which can be demonstrated and used on your Spectrum as well as a self-test questionnaire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the end of the book, all this is brought together in an entire machine language program - from design right through to the complete listing of an exciting, original arcade game.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* * *\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcorn Books is proud to present its Retro Reproduction Series, a collection of classic computing works from the 1980s and 90s, lovingly reproduced in the 21st century. From standards of programming reference no self-respecting microcomputer programmer would be without, to obscure works not found in print anywhere else, these modern reprints are perfect for any connoisseur of retro computing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 248\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 02, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42709572157503,"sku":"9781789822373","price":27.52,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/add1f452be9c32307742f7860b078e43.webp?v=1765051923","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/spectrum-machine-language-for-the-absolute-beginner-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}