Write Portable Code

Portable software development is the task of writing software that runs on a broad range of computer systems, as opposed to running only on a single system (e.g. Windows). Write Portable Code contains the lessons, patterns, and knowledge for developing cross-platform software that programmers usually must acquire through sheer trial and error. This book is targeted at intermediate- to advanced-level programmers. KEY SELLING POINTS While many books exist that address individual platforms, none discuss cross-platform software design and implementation. By using this book, programmers will be able to: ¿ avoid common portability mistakes when starting out a new project ¿ re-factor existing, non-portable code so that it can be easily transplanted to new platforms ¿ greatly expand the target market for their products ¿ find bugs masked by platform specific behaviors ¿ retain flexibility by not becoming married to a specific development environment or target platform