M Programming: A Comprehensive Guide

Part I: A Brief Introduction to Computers*Introduction to M*Basic Components of M*Operations on Numeric Values*Logical Operators, Comparison*Operations on Strings*Introduction to M Commands*Command Lines and Conditional Tests*Routine Structure and Execution Flow Control*Program Structure*Local Arrays*Global Variables*External Communication: Files and Devices*Some Special Features of M*Indirection: Dynamic Reference Modification for Execution Control and Data Management*Access Control of Local Variables*Implementation-Specific Components of MS*An Applications Example* A Course-Grading Package*Part II: An Overview of M For the Experienced Programmer*M Interaction with the Operating System*Transaction Processing*M Windows Application Programming Environment*M Interaction With Other Standards*Error Handling in M*The Future of M