Finding a Good Fortran Intro Text: Examples & Exercises

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The forum discussion centers on recommendations for introductory texts on Fortran, specifically targeting Fortran 90/95 and 95/03. The book "Fortran 90/95 (or 95/03) for Scientists and Engineers" by Chapman is highlighted as an excellent resource due to its comprehensive coverage and abundance of worked examples and exercises. This text is particularly suitable for those in scientific and engineering fields looking to grasp the fundamentals of Fortran programming.

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  • Basic understanding of programming concepts
  • Familiarity with scientific computing
  • Knowledge of engineering principles
  • Interest in learning Fortran programming
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  • Research additional Fortran resources, such as "Modern Fortran Explained"
  • Explore online Fortran programming courses
  • Practice coding exercises using Fortran compilers like gfortran
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This discussion is beneficial for students, educators, and professionals in scientific and engineering disciplines who are seeking to learn Fortran programming through structured examples and exercises.

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Can someone suggest a good fortran introductory text, with examples and exercises?
 
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Fortran 90/95 (or 95/03) for scientists and engineers (by Chapman) is a good introduction/reference book - it's very comprehensive, and it has lots of well worked examples & exercises
 

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