This book covers all of topics related to text editing and more. By following the design of a character-based text editor, you will learn what goes into the such programs.
In the process, it discusses many aspects of creating a large application program including user interface, speed/memory/I/O tradeoffs, and many other considerations. After reading this book, you should have a clear understanding of how to go about writing text editing or word processing software. In addition, this book introduces the concepts and power of the Emacs-type of text editor. This type of editor can trace its roots to the first computer text editor written and is still by far the most powerful editor available.
In the process, it discusses many aspects of creating a large application program including user interface, speed/memory/I/O tradeoffs, and many other considerations. After reading this book, you should have a clear understanding of how to go about writing text editing or word processing software. In addition, this book introduces the concepts and power of the Emacs-type of text editor. This type of editor can trace its roots to the first computer text editor written and is still by far the most powerful editor available.
Title The Craft of Text Editing: Emacs for the Modern World
Author(s) Craig A. Finseth
Publisher: Lulu.com; 3rd edition (March 17, 2006)
Paperback 228 pages
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1411682971
ISBN-13: 978-1411682979
eBook: http://www.finseth.com/craft/
Author(s) Craig A. Finseth
Publisher: Lulu.com; 3rd edition (March 17, 2006)
Paperback 228 pages
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1411682971
ISBN-13: 978-1411682979
eBook: http://www.finseth.com/craft/
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