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THE THESIS
This text investigates the technical architecture and command structure of the MSX BASIC programming language to facilitate efficient software development on MSX-compatible hardware. The author, Ian Richards, provides a systematic breakdown of the language's syntax, memory management, and hardware interaction capabilities. By utilizing technical documentation and practical code examples, the book establishes a framework for users to transition from basic command execution to complex program design within the MSX environment.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive breakdown of MSX BASIC command syntax and reserved keywords
- Explanations of memory mapping and hardware-specific register access
- Practical examples for graphics and sound programming on MSX systems
- Techniques for optimizing code performance and memory usage
Scope Limits
- Does not cover assembly language programming or machine code optimization
- Does not provide an exhaustive history of the MSX standard or its manufacturers
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose, which serves as a practical manual for those working with legacy 8-bit hardware. Experts highlight this as a foundational text for understanding the specific implementation of BASIC on the MSX platform.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
1985-01-01
Publisher:
Penguin
ISBN-10:
0140078223
ISBN-13:
9780140078220
BASIC
MSX
Retro Computing
Reference
computing
Programming
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