More than ever, our society depends on the reliable - if not always correct - functioning of computers. Computers amplify not only our genius but our flaws, sometimes to intolerable extremes. Author Ivars Peterson traces the lurching history of software development and describes how misconceptions and mistakes have become an inextricable part of computer programs and systems. He creates fascinating and colorful profiles of the people who hunt down these elusive computer bugs and struggle to make an inherently fallible system less treacherous. He also offers dozens of detailed examples of how computer failures occur - some amusing, some annoying, others terrifying, even fatal.
Each computer failure is a reminder that we all pay a price for sloppy thinking in software development, for making the rush to market a more important consideration than safety and reliability. No software can ever be guaranteed 100 percent bug-free, but if we analyze our past mistakes and rethink our approach to computers, we can defuse some ticking time bombs and create a more trustworthy next generation of computers.
Le informazioni nella sezione "Riassunto" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
Book by Peterson Ivars
Le informazioni nella sezione "Su questo libro" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
Da: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condizione: Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Codice articolo 42693064-6
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Da: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Codice articolo G0812920236I4N00
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Da: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Codice articolo G0812920236I4N00
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Da: A.C. Daniel's Collectable Books, South Paris, ME, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Good. 1st Edition. nice hardcover first edition only minor wear seen. Codice articolo 005291
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Da: The Maryland Book Bank, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. Used - Very Good. Codice articolo 15-E-4-0055
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Da: Book Alley, Pasadena, CA, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: good. A very good hardcover in a good dust jacket. No markings. Codice articolo mon0000679888
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Da: Willis Monie-Books, ABAA, Cooperstown, NY, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Printing. Codice articolo 125447
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Da: HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Codice articolo S_451592059
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Da: Kenneth A. Himber, Lebanon, NJ, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Almost Like New. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good +. First Edition, First Printing. Book is a clean tight unmarked copy. Codice articolo 002995
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Da: Old Village Books, Mt. Pleasant, SC, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. Very clean book. Pictures on request. Codice articolo 032066
Quantità: 1 disponibili