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Problems, like the ones found in software maintenance, are best resolved through a clear and fundamental understanding of their underlying causes. Common sense tells us that programmers who are able to readily comprehend the function of computer code and are able to quickly locate a desired program segment will have a decided edge over those who cannot. They will not only be able to complete maintenance tasks sooner, but will also perform them more accurately. Knowing some basics of how the mind, or long-term memory, operates lays the foundation upon which that understanding is able to be constructed.
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Although graphic and hypertext programs make extensive use of sensory information, software is primarily written and maintained through symbols.
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Smith, D.D. (1999). Some Basics. In: Designing Maintainable Software. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-1500-4_4
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