A practical handbook of software construction-newly revised and updated!

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