All About the Commodore 64: Volume I answers these questions, and more, with a complete beginner's guide to BASIC programming.

You'll learn about the Commodore 64's powerful features and how to control them, gaining hands-on experience as you type in and run the many examples and sample programs that
accompany the step-by-step explanations of each command. Among the topics discussed in this book are:

• A detailed explanation of how every BASIC command works
• How to design, write, and debug your own programs
• Creating animated graphics displays with sprites
• Using loops and subroutines
• How to store your programs on tape or disk
• Creating and playing music on the computer
• Common mistakes and how to correct them
• Using joysticks in your programs
• Character string manipulation

You won't be a beginner for long. With All About the Commodore 64: Volume I as your guide, you'll soon become an experienced BASIC programmer.