The F programming language is a dramatic new development in scientific programming. Building on the well established strengths of the Fortran family of languages, it retains the powerful numerical and data abstraction capabilities of its parent language, Fortran 90. This book is the defining document for the language, setting out the complete syntax and semantics of F in a readable but thorough way. It begins with an introductory chapter, then describes the features of F: language elements, expressions and assignments, control constructs, program units and procedures, array features, intrinsic procedures and input/output facilities. It is essential reading for all F practitioners.

The F Programming Language

Computers & Technology

Metcalf, Michael

Reid, John K.

Computer Science

Oxford University Press

The success of Fortran as the predominant language in the field of scientific and numerical computing is due, in part, to its steady evolution. The latest version, Fortran 95, was published in 1997 and included new features from Fortran 90 for array processing, abstract data types, modules, and pointers, as well as additional features to keep it aligned with High Performance Fortran. This book is a revision of Fortran 90/95 Explained. The Fortran 95 material is now fully integrated with the material on Fortran 90, while the text carefully maintains the distinction between the two language levels. It include new chapters on two important changes: enhanced data types and floating-point exception handling. A complete and authoritative description of Fortran 90 and 95, this book is intended for both new and experienced users.

Fortran 90/95 Explained

Programming Languages

The success of Fortran as the predominant programming language in the field of scientific and numerical computing is due, in part, to its steady evolution. Following the publication of standards in 1966 and 1978, the committee responsible for their development, X3J3, worked in conjunction with an ISO committee to develop a standard suitable for use in the 1990's and beyond. This standard, ISO Fortran 90, contained new features for large-scale computing nd data abstraction, but still retained all the old familiar features. Fortran 90/95 Explained is a thorough examination of Fortran in 1995. It represents a complete revision of the original 1990 text Fortran 90 Explained, in particular a more detailed explanation of many features, more examples, and new appendices. One completely new chapter discusses Fortran 95, a revision of the ISO Fortran 90 standard based on the interpretations that have been requested following its implementation and use. In addition, new features to keep ISO Fortran aligned with High Performance Fortran have been added, along with a number of minor improvements. All of these are fully described for programmers wanting to update their skills.

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The F Programming Language

Fortran 90/95 Explained

Fortran 90/95 Explained