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
