The book "Modern Fortran Explained Incorporating Fortran 2023 6th Edition" is a comprehensive guide to the Fortran programming language, covering its history, features, and applications. The book begins by discussing the evolution of technology and the importance of understanding this process in order to develop a personal paradigm for perceiving the technological advancements that shape our world. It emphasizes the need for individuals to adapt to these changes and use them to improve their lives and the lives of others. The book then delves into the basics of Fortran programming, explaining the syntax and semantics of the language, as well as its capabilities and limitations. It covers topics such as data types, control structures, input/output operations, and numerical methods, providing readers with a solid foundation in Fortran programming. As the book progresses, it explores more advanced concepts such as arrays, matrices, and structures, as well as object-oriented programming and generic programming. It also discusses the latest features of Fortran 2023, including new intrinsic functions, improved support for parallelism, and enhanced type checking.

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