McConnell Steve Code Complete

For more than a decade, Steve McConnell, one of the premier authors and voices in the software community, has helped change the way developers write code--and produce better software. Now his classic book, CODE COMPLETE, has been fully updated and revised with best practices in the art and science of constructing software. Whether you're a new developer seeking a sound introduction to the practice of software development or a veteran exploring strategic new approaches to problem solving, you'll find a wealth of practical suggestions and methods for strengthening your skills. Topics include design, applying good techniques to construction, eliminating errors, planning, managing construction activities, and relating personal character to superior software. This new edition features fully updated information on programming techniques, including the emergence of Web-style programming, and integrated coverage of object-oriented design. You'll also find new code examples--both good and bad--in C++, Microsoft(r) Visual Basic(r), C#, and Java, though the focus is squarely on techniques and practices. Key Book Benefits: Fully updates the classic guide to improving software development practices—winner of the 1994 Software Development Jolt Excellence Award Delivers a strategic, wide-angle perspective on software development—for beginner and experienced programmers alike Reflects recently emerged practices in software development, including Web-style programming; fuller discussion of object-oriented design; and updated background on programming techniques Provides code examples in C#, Visual Basic .NET, and Java to illustrate best practices