Features the best practices in the art and science of constructing software--topics include design, applying good techniques to construction, eliminating errors, planning, managing construction activities, and relating personal character to superior software. Original. (Intermediate)

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A practical guide to software design discusses the art and science of constructing software and provides examples in C, Pascal, BASIC, Fortran, and Ada, with a focus on successful programming techniques. Original. (view table of contents)

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