Calculator programming

Calculator programming is a feature available on many high-end Calculators. It allows the user to write and store Computer program in the calculator in order to solve difficult problems or automate an elaborate procedure.

Programming capability appears most commonly (although not exclusively) in graphing calculators, as the larger screen allows multiple lines of source code to be viewed simultaneously (i.e., without having to scrolling to the next/previous display line).

The most common programming language used in calculator programming are TI-BASIC (calculators), RPL programming language, C programming language, C plus plus, and assembly language. As these languages are commonly known, many programs written for calculators can be found on the Internet. Users can download the programs to a personal computer, and then upload them to the calculator using a specialized cable.

Commonly available programs for calculators include everything from math/science related problem solvers to arcade style computer and video games, as well as so-called demoscene.

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*[http://www.ticalc.org Ticalc.org] – A comprehensive archive of TI graphing calculator programs *[http://www.unitedti.org UnitedTI] – A TI calculator programming community s website *[http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Programming_HP_Calculators Wikibook on HP calculator programming]