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Code Complete 2nd Edition
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
CONTENTS:
Welcome to software construction
Metaphors for a richer understanding of software development
Measure twice, cut once: Upstream prerequisites
Key construction decisions
Design in construction
Working classes
High-Quality routines
Defensive programming
The Pseudocode programming process
General issues in using variables
The power of variable names
Fundamental data types
Unusual data types
Organizing straight-line code
Using conditionals
Controlling loops
Unusual control structures
Table driven methods
General control issues
The software-quality landscape
Collaborative construction
Developer testing
Debugging
refactoring
Code tuning strategies
How program size affects construction
Integration
Programming tools
Layout & style
Self documenting code
Personal character
Themes in software craftsmanship
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