This section covers the various conventions used in this book.
Used for commands, command output, and switches
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Used for replaceable items in code and text
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Used for file and directory names
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Note that the source code examples are just that—examples. While they will compile with the proper compiler incantations, they are intended to illustrate the problem at hand, not necessarily serve as examples of good programming style.