How to Read This Book

This book is designed to be read either cover to cover or by topic. If you like to read books cover to cover, you might simply dive into Chapter 2. If you want to get to specific programming tips, you might begin with Chapter 6, and then follow the cross references to other topics you find interesting. If you're not sure whether any of this applies to you, begin with Determine the Kind of Software You're Working On.

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