Widely regarded as one of the best practical guides to programming, Steve McConnell’s original CODE COMPLETE has been helping developers write better software for over a decade. Now this classic book has been fully updated and revised with cutting-edge practices—and hundreds of new code samples—illustrating the art and science of software construction.

Drawing on knowledge from research, academia, and everyday commercial practice, McConnell synthesizes the most effective techniques and essential principles into clear, pragmatic guidance. Regardless of your experience level, development environment, or project size, this book will inform and inspire your thinking—and help you build the highest quality code.

Discover timeless techniques and strategies that help you:

• Design for minimal complexity and maximum creativity
• Leverage the benefits of collaborative development
• Apply defensive programming techniques to reduce and eliminate errors
• Identify opportunities to refactor—or evolve—code safely
• Use construction practices that are appropriate for your project
• Debug problems quickly and effectively
• Address critical construction issues early and correctly
• Build quality into every stage of your project

Pages: 960, Dimensions: 18.8x18.8cm