Hands On AGK BASIC

Sample

You can download Chapters 1 through 7 (190 pages) from Hands On AGK BASIC (1st edition) in PDF format by clicking on the link at the bottom of this page. You'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader (free download) or some other ebook reader software to view the file.

PLEASE NOTE although the PDF pages are in colour, the printed book is in black and white.

Hands On AGK BASIC (1st edition): Sample Chapters. A later version (for AGK2) of all the chapters in this sample are available below.

Hands On AGK2 BASIC

Hands On AGK BASIC, originally written to cover AGK 1 is now being updated to cover AGK 2. This is an ongoing process, with the first eight updated chapters being free to anyone.

The following updated chapters are included in this sample:

• Chapter 1: Algorithms
• Chapter 2: Background Intel
• Chapter 3: Starting AGK
• Chapter 4: Data
• Chapter 5: Selection
• Chapter 6: Iteration and Debugging
• Chapter 7: A First Look at Resources
• Chapter 8: Spot the Difference Game

Hands On AGK BASIC 2 sample chapters (266 pages) Text and Learning Support Material(ZIP) (all chapters)

Please take the time to email any constructive comments you have on these updates to comments@digital-skills.co.uk

Other chapters for the updated book currently include:

• Chapter 9 : User Defined Function
• Chapter 10: String and Maths Functions
• Chapter 11: Arrays
• Chapter 12: Records and Bit Operators
• Chapter 13: File Handling
• Chapter 14: Multimedia Resources
• Chapter 15: User Input-1
• Chapter 16: A Program Structure Template
• Chapter 17: Sprite Movement
• Chapter 18: Sprite Animation
• Chapter 19: Completing CatchACrab, BrickBat, and Meteors