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Debugging: The 9 Indispensable Rules for Finding Even the Most Elusive Software and Hardware Problems [Paperback]

David J. Agans (Author)
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Provides simple, foolproof principles guaranteed to help find any bug quickly. It changes the way readers think about debugging, making those pesky problems suddenly much easier to find and fix. Softcover.

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David J. Agans (Milford, NH) is a recognized expert called in to help with tough debugging problems. He currently runs PointSource, a computer systems consultancy. He has worked with industrial control and monitoring systems, integrated circuit design, handheld PCs, videoconferencing, and countless other systems.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A fine book written in an entertaining and educational style, May 11 2011
This review is from: Debugging (Paperback)
I really liked this book. The author did a good job of taking what would normally be a dry and unmotivating topic, distilling it down to its essentials and conveying the messages through entertaining anecdotes. He also included a number of "apply the lessons" type exercises toward the end of the book, which serves to reinforce the concept. This is well worth the money, and should be required reading for anyone entering the work force from college or university -- or even during their studies.
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5.0 out of 5 stars very useful and easy-to-read, Jun 4 2003
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Timur Shtatland (Melrose, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Debugging: The 9 Indispensable Rules for Finding Even the Most Elusive Software and Hardware Problems (Paperback)
This book is very useful for beginners and intermediate programmers. "Debugging" is full of practical advice on debugging in general. It is not tied to any particular programming language.

The book describes 9 main debugging "rules", and many smaller "sub-rules". The rules (such as "Make it fail" or "Quit thinking and look") and sub-rules (such as "Start from a known state" or "Build instrumentation in") are derived from common sense and years of experience. Many people know most of the rules, but perhaps do not systematically follow them. "Debugging" clarifies and makes a systematic review of the debugging practices, with examples taken from real life, simplified to remove the jargon.

The book is quite funny and makes enjoyable reading. I am looking forward to more: perhaps we can see more stories in the next edition, or in a companion volume, or on the debugging rules web site.

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5.0 out of 5 stars 0101!001010101!, Jan 29 2003
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AgFish (Huntington Beach, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Debugging: The 9 Indispensable Rules for Finding Even the Most Elusive Software and Hardware Problems (Paperback)
An excellent book of reference for novice to medium level user.
Mr. Agans' book presents real life experiences, or as he calls them war stories and humor filled comment/anecdotes.

I find myself chuckling and giggling along while reading this
book, some of what he said brought back my own memories while
working/debugging on my own software bug(s), or other people's
bug(s) that I have somehow 'inherited' because they left the
company, or are too busy on other projects to debug their own

code. I like the metaphors that he uses to explain ideas or
concepts that seems a bit too complicated to understand.

Mr. Agans made this very clear in the beginning of his book;
the book is not a cover-it-all book, it is a general concept
book on how to isolate, find, and debug something that has gone
wrong. The principles presented by Mr. Agans can be applied to
situations covering everyday life. He presented examples of well
pump and light bulb, etc...

More experienced software/hardware engineers or more experienced
problem solvers who read this book might find it covering bases
that they already know, but the humor makes it worth while.

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