[Best Practices 01] • Code Complete

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