Code Complete: A Practical Handbook of Software Construction
by Steve McConnell
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Author: Steve McConnellEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2004-07-07
ISBN: 0735619670
Number of pages: 960
Publisher: Microsoft Press
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Summary: 5 Stars
Buy a stack of these books and put them on your desk to give away like candy to any software developers who wander in. It's the best thing you could do for your company and its products. In my opinion, this is simply the best book ever written for software developers. If you write software, no matter where your skill or experience level is at using the gems gleamed from this book will make you a better programmer. I have read this book, cover-to-cover a total of 3 times since it was originally published and each time I get something more/different from it. While most of tips seem obvious in retrospect, most things in there seem to escape the practice of most programmers. The style of the writing and layout of the graphical icons in the margins of book make it fun to read and all the hard data helps to drive each point/tip home....No professional programmer should be without this book!
Summary of Code Complete: A Practical Handbook of Software Construction
For more than a decade, Steve McConnell, one of the premier authors and voices in the software community, has helped change the way developers write code--and produce better software. Now his classic book, CODE COMPLETE, has been fully updated and revised with best practices in the art and science of constructing software. Whether you're a new developer seeking a sound introduction to the practice of software development or a veteran exploring strategic new approaches to problem solving, you'll find a wealth of practical suggestions and methods for strengthening your skills. Topics include design, applying good techniques to construction, eliminating errors, planning, managing construction activities, and relating personal character to superior software. This new edition features fully updated information on programming techniques, including the emergence of Web-style programming, and integrated coverage of object-oriented design. You'll also find new code examples--both good and bad--in C++, Microsoft(r) Visual Basic(r), C#, and Java, though the focus is squarely on techniques and practices.Software Development Books
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