User Guide

8 Basic Programming
You have used Maple interactively in the previous chapters, sequentially
performing operations such as executing a single command. Because Maple
has a complete programming language, you can also use sophisticated pro-
gramming constructs.
Important: It is strongly recommended that you use the Worksheet mode
and 1-D Math input when programming or using programming commands.
Hence, all input in this chapter is entered as 1-D Math.
8.1 In This Chapter
TopicsSection
• Conditional Execution (if Statement)
• Repetition (for Statement)
Flow Control - Basic programming con-
structs
• Creating a sequence
• Adding and Multiplying Expressions
• Selecting Expression Operands
• Mapping a Command over a Set or List
• Mapping a Binary Command over Two Lists
or Vectors
Iterative Commands - Specialized, effi-
cient iterative commands
• Defining and Running Simple Procedures
• Procedures with Inputs
• Procedure Return Values
• Displaying Procedure Definitions
• Displaying Maple Library Procedure
Definitions
• Modules
Procedures - Maple programs
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