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Making Software

iOS iPhone

By Andy Oram, Greg Wilson
Published by O'Reilly Media (http://oreilly.com/catalog/9780596808303)

No doubt, you've heard many claims about how some tool, technology, or practice improves software development. But which claims are verifiable, and which are merely wishful thinking? In this book, leading thinkers such as Steve McConnell, Barry Boehm, and Barbara Kitchenham offer essays that uncover the truth and unmask myths commonly held among the software development community.

Do different programming languages really make people more productive? Is copy-and-paste programming a bad practice? And why do some people find it so hard to learn how to program? By understanding what facts are real and which claims are pure hype, you'll be better equipped to determine the tools, technologies, and best practices that will best address your needs.

Contributions include:

* Elaine Weyuker and Tom Ostrand: "Where do bugs really come from?"

* Steve McConnell: "What do we know about productivity differences among programmers?"

* Laurie Williams: "Is pair programming really more efficient?"

Making Software is a fascinating book that will open your eyes and help you become a better programmer.

Superb Reading Features

Through a partnership between O'Reilly Media and Lexcycle, this app includes the same features that have made Stanza an iPhone phenomenon with over a million downloads:
* Full book text search
* Several fonts and themes to choose from
* Built-in dictionary
* The ability to add annotations
* Landscape view
* Extensive cross-referencing and working hyperlinks
* Zoom function for images and screenshots

About O'Reilly Media

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About Lexcycle

Lexcycle is the creator of Stanza Bookbinder which was used to create this standalone book application. Stanza Bookbinder is based on the popular iPhone Ebook reading application, Stanza. For more information about Stanza, visit www.lexcycle.com.