Code Complete
Steve McConnell
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Code Complete
Published
1993
Publisher
Microsoft Press
Pages
857
ISBN-10
1556154844
Description
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
Subjects
The Power of Your Subconscious Mind
NASA/DoD aerospace knowledge diffusion research project
Poems by John Keats
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
Laws, etc
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Code Complete?
This edition of Code Complete has approximately 857 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Code Complete?
For most readers, Code Complete typically takes between 17h 51m and 11h 54m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 214,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 14h 17m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 29 days • Estimated word count: 214,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Code Complete?
The estimated word count for Code Complete is approximately 214,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Code Complete?
Code Complete was written by Steve McConnell.
When was Code Complete published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1993. The original work may have been published on a different date.