Write Portable Code: An Introduction to Developing Software for Multiple Platforms - Softcover

Hook, Brian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1593270569 ISBN 13: 9781593270568

Publisher: No Starch Press, 2005

Synopsis

Portable software development is writing software that runs on a broad range of computer systems instead of just one (e.g., Windows). Programmers often pick up the idioms, tricks and methodologies for developing cross-platform software through sheer trial and error, as they encounter the same mistakes and patterns of code over time. If you're an intermediate-to advanced-level programmer who'd rather cut to the chase, Write Portable Code contains the lessons, patterns and knowledge you'll need for developing cross-platform software.

Write Portable Code explains how to:

avoid common portability mistakes when starting out a new project, thereby saving time when a port must occur

re-factor existing, non-portable code so that it can be easily transplanted to new platforms

find bugs masked by platform specific behaviors

Programmers who avoid becoming married to a specific development environment or target platform greatly expand the target market for their software products. Whether you design cross-platform software from the ground up or have to move large amounts of code from one platform to another, the information contained in Write Portable Code will help you achieve your goals and grow as a programmer.

TOC
Preface
IntroductionChapter 1: Preparing for PortabilityChapter 2: ANSI C/C++Chapter 3: Techniques for PortabilityChapter 4: Editing and Source ControlChapter 5: Processor DifferencesChapter 6: Floating PointChapter 7: PreprocessorChapter 8: Compiler QuirksChapter 9: User InteractionChapter 10: NetworkingChapter 11: Operating SystemsChapter 12: Dynamic LibrariesChapter 13: Security and PermissionsChapter 14: File SystemsChapter 15: Scalability and PortabilityChapter 16: Portability and DataChapter 17: Internationalization and LocalizationChapter 18: Scripting LanguagesChapter 19: Cross-platform Libraries and Toolkits
Appendix A: POSHAppendix B: The Simple Audio LibraryAppendix C: The Rules for PortabilityReferences

About this title

About the Author

Brian Hook is a professional software developer and author who has worked primarily in the gaming and entertainment industries. His experience developing cross-platform software at companies such as id software, 3Dfx Interactive, and Pyrogon gives him a unique view into the process of cross-platforms software development.

Review

Packed with specifics which lend... an overall understanding of concepts and the ability to troubleshoot common problems. -- Midwest Book Review, Internet Book Watch, September 2005 (http://www.midwestbookreview.com/ibw/sep_05.htm)

This sample chapter examines the issues you'll run into when moving code between processor architectures. -- Tech Republic, August 4, 2005

Within the first few chapters, I’ve already learned about a new tool. -- GBGames’ Blog, July 21, 2005

Edition details

• Publisher: No Starch Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1593270569
• ISBN 13: 9781593270568
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 272