Turbo Pascal tools

This comprehensive guide covers a wide range of topics related to programming with Turbo Pascal under MS-DOS. It begins with foundational concepts, including memory management, processor registers, variable storage formats, and the mechanics of passing variables to subprograms. Key elements such as interrupts and include files are also discussed. The book provides utility routines, including types and system utilities, alongside string manipulation routines and graphics programming. It delves into variable memory management and DOS calls, exemplified by the DIR command. Essential graphics routines are introduced, focusing on the Color Graphics Adapter and polygon smoothing techniques. Further sections explore bitmap operations and data representation, particularly for three-dimensional grid data and contour estimation from experimental data. Mathematical operations are examined, detailing the 8086/8088 and 8087 processors, machine numbers, floating-point operations, and complex number handling. The text also covers Gaussian elimination and harmonic analysis, including Fast Fourier Transformations. Non-linear regression analysis is addressed, detailing linear fitting problems, minimization methods, and algorithm formulation. Random functions, including various distributions and spectrum simulation, are also included, making this a thorough resource for programmers and analysts working with Turbo Pascal.