Write Portable Code

ebook An Introduction to Developing Software for Multiple Platforms

By Brian Hook

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Portable code runs on a broad range of computer systems,not limiting itself to just one, such as Windows.Programmers often learn the tricks, idioms, and methodsfor cross-platform software development throughtrial and error, encountering the same mistakes andinventing the same design patterns as countless othersin isolation. For those intermediate- to advanced-levelprogrammers who'd rather cut to the chase, WritePortable Code contains the lessons, patterns, andknowledge they'll need for cross-platform softwaredevelopment.Write Portable Code explains how to:

  • Avoid common portability mistakes when starting anew project, thereby saving time when a port mustoccur
  • Re-factor existing, non-portable code so that it can beeasily transplanted to new platforms
  • Find bugs masked by platform-specific behaviors

    By not marrying their software to a single platform,programmers can greatly expand the target marketfor their products. Whether you design cross-platformsoftware from the ground up or have to move largeamounts of code from one platform to another, theinformation contained in Write Portable Code will helpyou achieve your goals and grow as a programmer.

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