This book has two main aims. The first is to provide an introduction to BASIC that is really easy to understand. The second is to give an introduction that can be used with the Acorn Electron. The reader can learn BASIC, quickly and easily, and at the same time discover the unique capabilities of the Acorn Electron.

Features of BASIC
First programs
Writing, storing and displaying a crossword puzzle
Displays and BASIC functions
Writing extensive programs
Writing a computer game
A Space Invader program
Writing a database program
Creating graphics
Creating sounds