This step-by-step tutorial to the high-level, stack-oriented FORTH computer language will bring you up to speed right at your keyboard. This unique guide introduces each of the powerful commands of the FORTH-83 International Standard—the preferred dialect of the FORTH Interest Group. Also included are utilities and extensions that can be written within the Standard.Because FORTH is an interactive language, this book is ideal for use while working right at your computer. Inside you’ll find complete discussions of:• stack manipulation• the Editor• variables, constants, and arrays• loops• strings• assemblers, metacompilers, and much more!Numerous examples for each new concept will help you learn and test your newfound skills. Answers to all the exercises appear at the back of the book.