Mathematics plays a critical role in our modern world, which is why mathematicians, engineers, and scientists everywhere rely on Maple™ software.  Maple includes a programming language that is designed for mathematical computations.  In fact, most of the Maple math engine is written in this language. This guide will lead you from your first steps in Maple programming to writing sophisticated routines and packages. Advanced topics include graphics programming, code generation, connecting Maple with other applications, and parallel programming.