Re: Learning To Program Apple2e

[rubywand@swbell.net]

Keith Simmons wrote:
> 
> Can anybody help me with info on Programing the Apple 2e for games and
> other graphical programs ....


     Mainly, you will need ...


Info on AppleSoft BASIC-- The old AppleSoft BASIC Programming Reference 
Manual is best; a paperback named "Apple ][ User's Guide" is good, too.


Info on DOS 3.3 and ProDOS-- more manuals


A BASIC editor-- Beagle Bros.'s "Program Writer" is _it_. Both DOS 3.3 
and ProDOS versions are included. PW is not, absolutely, required; but, 
it makes BASIC programming on your Apple ][ about 500% easier.


Graphics utilities-- the for-IIe "816 Paint" set is very good. There are 
many others which offer a variety of special features (Graphics Magician, 
Beagle Graphics, Dazzle Draw, Koala Micro-Illustrator, Blazing Paddles, 
...).


Examples/Ideas-- The best, most fun way to learn game & graphics 
programming is to modify and improve some game you and friends enjoy 
playing. Your best source for type-in-yourself games is issues of 
SoftSide. Nibble Express volumes are good, too. Nibble, SoftTalk, and 
Creative Computing are other sources.

There may be some favorite non-copy-protected games in your software 
collection you'd like to work on; and, you can download piles of 
games from Apple2 Caltech, Ground, and Asimov.
     
 
Rubywand