Code Complete: A Practical Handbook of Software Construction, Second Edition

Writer: Steve
Published: 07 July 2004

Widely considered one of the best practical guides to programming, Steve McConnell's original CODE COMPLETE has been helping developers write better software for more than a decade. Now this classic book has been fully updated and revised with leading-edge practices-and hundreds of new code samples-illustrating the art and science of software construction. Capturing the body of knowledge available from research, academia, and everyday commercial practice, McConnell synthesizes the most effective techniques and must-know principles into clear, pragmatic guidance. No matter what your experience level, development environment, or project size, this book will inform and stimulate your thinking-and help you build the highest quality code.

Discover the timeless techniques and strategies that help you:

Design for minimum complexity and maximum creativity

Reap the benefits of collaborative development

Apply defensive programming techniques to reduce and flush out errors

Exploit opportunities to refactor-or evolve-code, and do it safely

Use construction practices that are right-weight for your project

Debug problems quickly and effectively

Resolve critical construction issues early and correctly

Build quality into the beginning, middle, and end of your project

Pages: 960
ISBN: 0735619670
ISBN-13: 978-0735619678
Language: English
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