McConnell S. Code Complete

Microsoft Press, 2004. - 952 pages. 2nd edition. На англ. языке.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 projectPart I: Laying the Foundation
Welcome to Software Construction
Metaphors for a Richer Understanding of Software Development
Measure Twice, Cut Once: Upstream Prerequisites
Key Construction DecisionsPart II: Creating High-Quality Code
Design in Construction
Working Classes
High-Quality Routines
Defensive Programming
The Pseudocode Programming ProcessPart III: Variables
General Issues in Using Variables
The Power of Variable Names
Fundamental Data Types
Unusual Data TypesPart IV: Statements
Organizing Straight-Line Code
Using Conditionals
Controlling Loops
Unusual Control Structures
Table-Driven Methods
General Control IssuesPart V: Code Improvements
The Software-Quality Landscape
Collaborative Construction
Developer Testing
Debugging
Refactoring
Code-Tuning Strategies
Code-Tuning TechniquesPart VI: System Considerations
How Program Size Affects Construction
Managing Construction
Integration
Programming ToolsPart VII: Software Craftsmanship
Layout and Style
Self-Documenting Code
Personal Character
Themes in Software Craftsmanship
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