Code complete

a practical handbook of software construction

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Author

Steve McConnell

Publication

1993 - Microsoft Press, Redmond, Wash, Washington (State)

Language

English

Word Count

214,250 words, Guess

Page Count

857 pages

Identifiers

Open LibraryOL1736028M
ISBN-101556154844
OCLC Control Number27035508
OCLC Control Numbercodecomplete00stev_209
Library of Congress Control Number92041059

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Goodreads4846
LibraryThing41965

Classifications

DDC005.1
LCCQA76.76.D47 M39 1993

Description

Take a strategic approach to software construction—and produce superior products—with this fully updated edition of Steve McConnell's critically praised and award-winning guide to software development best practices. 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 creativityReap the benefits of collaborative developmentApply defensive programming techniques to reduce and flush out errorsExploit opportunities to refactor—or evolve—code, and do it safelyUse construction practices that are right-weight for your projectDebug problems quickly and effectivelyResolve critical construction issues early and correctlyBuild quality into the beginning, middle, and end of your project

First Sentence

Developing computer software can be a complicated process, and in the last 25 years, researchers have identified numerous distinct activities that go into software development.

Excerpt

Developing computer software can be a complicated process, and in the last 25 years, researchers have identified numerous distinct activities that go into software development.