Integer BASIC to Applesoft BASIC

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Integer BASIC to Applesoft BASIC

I can't find any guides online about the differences between Integer BASIC and Applesoft BASIC, are there any major differences that I should be aware about? Especially about the screen in GR mode.

Is the Integer BASIC IF statement programmed so that it will only execute the part after the THEN as it is stated but the rest of the line is executed regardless?

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Re: Integer BASIC to Applesoft BASIC

Run an emulator and explore the differences!

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Re: Integer BASIC to Applesoft BASIC

Hello GameOn,

welcome in the community....

I can't find any guides online about the differences between Integer BASIC and Applesoft BASIC, are there any major differences that I should be aware about?

There are several differences betwenn Integer and Applesoft and the availiability of several commands....

The most common former reference used, was the Poster made by Beagle Brothers.:
http://beagle.applearchives.com/the_posters/poster_10_--_apple_commands.html
The legend below of the Topline indicates the marking letters in the chart.
A version of this chart with better resolution may be downloaded from:
http://mirrors.apple2.org.za/Apple%20II%20Documentation%20Project/Companies/Beagle%20Bros./Manuals/Beagle%20Bros.%20Apple%20II%20Commands%20Chart.pdf

Especially about the screen in GR mode.

Viewing the previous mentioned chart you will recognize several commands related to graphics
that are only availiable in either Integer or Applesoft.

In general it´s recommended to give as reply to the given questions: RTFM...

both referencees are availiable online....

The reference for Integer is:
http://mirrors.apple2.org.za/Apple%20II%20Documentation%20Project/Software/Languages/Integer%20BASIC/Manuals/Apple%20II%20BASIC%20Programming%20Manual.pdf

and the reference for Applesoft is:
http://mirrors.apple2.org.za/Apple%20II%20Documentation%20Project/Software/Languages/Applesoft%20BASIC/Manuals/Apple%20The%20Applesoft%20Tutorial.pdf

So with the Chart from Beagle Bros. it´s rather simple to compare both manuals after download.....

Is the Integer BASIC IF statement programmed so that it will only execute the part after the THEN as it is stated but the rest of the line is executed regardless?

So of course you are also able to compare both manuals related to this question....

Besides I´d also recommend to download the "Big Tip Book" from Beagle Bros.:
http://beagle.applearchives.com/books/
that book conatains several good tips on programming graphics.

Besides that guys also made several good tools for use with the Apple and graphics:
http://beagle.applearchives.com/the_software/vintage_beagle_bros_softwar/
At that page you may examine the various packages and
in the related submenus you will also find short descriptions about that tools.

sincerely speedyG

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Re: Integer BASIC to Applesoft BASIC

I've got a book called The New Apple II User's Guide which contains an extensive reference and tutorial to both Integer and Applesoft, and includes a list of all differences between the two. You can buy the paperback on Amazon.com, or email me if you want to buy the ebook edition. It has good reviews.

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Re: Integer BASIC to Applesoft BASIC

I can't find any guides online about the differences between Integer BASIC and Applesoft BASIC, are there any major differences that I should be aware about?

You haven't looked very hard. Wink

http://www.landsnail.com/a2ref.htm

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