Writing Localizable Software for the Macintosh

Year 1992
Pages 480
Binding Paperback

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This edition of Writing Localizable Software for the Macintosh by Daniel R. Carter is a history book that adds background to its subject. The copy shown here is 1992 • Addison-Wesley • 480 pages.

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Writing Localizable Software for the Macintosh by Daniel R. Carter is a more substantial, history book that adds background and perspective.

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  • You want history told in a readable way.
  • You are looking for background that helps the events make sense.
  • If you like stylistic experimentation, the sentences are economical and exact, making small moments feel freshly observed and crucial.

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  • You are looking for a reference book rather than a regular read.
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  • If you are not into slow builds, the viewpoint rotates often, requiring you to reorient regularly.

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Paperback: ISBN-13 9780201570137

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