Software Exorcism: A Handbook for Debugging and Optimizing Legacy Code by Bill Blunden (2003)

Acquiring this book is a must! “Software Exorcism: A Handbook for Debugging and Optimizing Legacy Code” fearlessly examines behavioral issues within the software engineering industry, providing crucial insights into the social dynamics that hinder programmers in their tasks. If you find yourself dealing with a colleague consistently producing subpar code that you’re compelled to clean up, this is the book for you.

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While numerous books focus on debugging and quick fixes for problematic code, Reverend Bill Blunden takes a groundbreaking approach by addressing the fundamental challenges that afflict the software industry as a whole. “Software Exorcism” not only delves into tools and techniques for effective and assertive debugging but also offers optimization strategies suitable for programmers at all skill levels. The book provides thorough discussions of technical issues, delivering unbiased assessments that aren’t swayed toward proprietary solutions.

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