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Chapter 7, IBASIC Controller
Program Development
Program Development
There are three recommended approaches for developing IBASIC programs. They
are outlined in Figure 24 and discussed in more detail later in this chapter. Since
the Test Set only has the rotary knob and numeric keypad for data/char acter entry,
developing programs on the Test Set alone is not recommended. All three
development methods employ an external computer or terminal. The choice of
development method will typically be driven by available equipment and exte nt of
development task. If the development task is large, it is strongly recommended
that a BASIC language computer be used as outlined in development Method #1.
Method #2 is recommended for large program modification or smaller program
development. Method #2 uses an external PC or terminal as the CRT and
keyboard for the built-in IBASIC controller.
Method #3 is least preferred for program development or modification because no
syntax checking occurs until the program is first run making it difficult to debug
long programs. Details of each development method are given later in this chapter .