Code Complete (Developer Best Practices)

Code Complete; Technical Leads; Self-Taught Programmers; Students; Where Else Can You Find This Information?; Key Benefits of This Handbook; Why This Handbook Was Written; Construction Is Important; No Comparable Book Is Available; Author Note; Acknowledgments; About the Author; I. Laying the Foundation; 1.2. Why Is Software Construction Important?; 1.3. How to Read This Book; Key Points; 2. Metaphors for a Richer Understanding of Software Development; 2.2. How to Use Software Metaphors; 2.3. Common Software Metaphors; Software Farming: Growing a System.;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 practicesand hundreds of new code samplesillustrating 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. 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 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 Code Complete Technical Leads Self-Taught Programmers Students Where Else Can You Find This Information? Key Benefits of This Handbook Why This Handbook Was Written Construction Is Important No Comparable Book Is Available Author Note Acknowledgments About the Author I. Laying the Foundation 1.2. Why Is Software Construction Important? 1.3. How to Read This Book Key Points 2. Metaphors for a Richer Understanding of Software Development 2.2. How to Use Software Metaphors 2.3. Common Software Metaphors Software Farming: Growing a System. Software Oyster Farming: System AccretionSoftware Construction: Building Software Applying Software Techniques: The Intellectual Toolbox Combining Metaphors Additional Resources Key Points 3. Measure Twice, Cut Once: Upstream Prerequisites Causes of Incomplete Preparation Utterly Compelling and Foolproof Argument for Doing Prerequisites Before Construction Appeal to Analogy Appeal to Data Boss-Readiness Test 3.2. Determine the Kind of Software You & re Wo. 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... COMPUTERS / General 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.