Building Better Applications: A Theory of Efficient Software Development

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Michael Dunlavey, 1994 - Computers - 160 pages
As computer software has grown more capable and sophisticated, the underlying operating code has expanded. Now an experienced software developer proposes a new set of theoretical ideas and practical techniques for writing simpler, more efficient programs. Dunlavey analyzes programmers and the work they produce, offering a strategy for making both perform better.
 

Contents

REDUNDANCY
22
LANGUAGE
46
DATA
72
METHOD
105
Appendix A Graphical Utilities
111
Appendix B CIM SimulationOriginal
122
CIM SimulationRedesign
137
Bibliography
151
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