ABCs of Mumps: An Introduction for Novice and Intermediate Programmers

Beyond its medical origins... This book will help programmers who want to take advantage of MUMPS and its unique features as a database management tool in business and academic environments. You'll move logically through from an introduction to programming, to a presentation of MUMPS as a programming language which is both interpretive and a shared database manager. Elements of the language, such as data types, syntax, command, and program creation, are covered in depth. With numerous practical examples and exercises including answers.