Introduction to Programming with Fortran: with coverage of...

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 592 pages
• Published by: Springer
• Edition: 1st Edition December 31, 2008
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 1846280532
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1846280535
• Book Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.3 inches
• Weighs: 1.9 pounds

Product Review


From the reviews:

"Fortran is considered nowadays by many people a last living dinosaur in the multifarious realm of programming languages. It targets both the complete novice who wants to learn the basics of using Fortran as well as the programmer who wants to migrate to the newer Fortran versions. Furthermore, the user with prior basic Fortran programming experience will certainly benefit from the merits of this book, which include the broad range of topics covered beyond common textbook presentation, the plethora of examples ." (Anselm H. C. Horn, Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling, 2006)

Book Description


An Introduction to Programming with Fortran is a comprehensive introduction to Fortran, and is essential to the complete beginner who wants to learn the basics of programming using a modern, powerful and expressive language; as well as those wanting to update their programming skills by making the move from earlier versions of Fortran.

It contains lots of clear and simple examples highlighting the key language features of the most recent versions of Fortran Fortran 2003, 95 and 90. The authors also provide examples based on ISO TR 15580 and ISO TR 15581 as these are quite widely supported as well and cover the ISO TR on Enhanced Modules, which is of particular importance to large code suites.

The examples used throughout the book highlight common problems that occur when programming, and give a solution in Fortran, producing a very effective, hands-on approach.

Details of a variety of internet-based sources are also included, which will prove invaluable to those seeking further information and support.

Reader Reviews
No previous coding experience in Fortran is assumed by the authors. Actually, no previous programming in any language. Fortran is quite easy to learn, compared to others like C++ or Java or C#. The book explains the differences between the 4 major recent versions of Fortran. Though some of you might quibble as to why the book even talks about Fortran 77. That originated in 1977! But the sheer mass of legacy code means that a lot still exists in F77. This market reality also has job implications. Some Fortran jobs will necessitate you being restricted to F77. Or F90. Hence the book's support for these. At least it does not talk about F66! Comment | | (Report this)