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Code complete : a practical handbook of software construction / Steve McConnell.

By: Publication details: Redmond, Wash. : Microsoft Press, c1993.Description: xviii, 857 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 1556154844
  • 9781556154843
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 005.1 20 MCC
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Content
1 Laying the foundation
Welcome to software construction
What is software construction
Metaphors for a richer understanding of Programming
Prerequisites to construction


Design
Steps in building a routine
Characteristics of high-quality routines
Three out of four Programmers surveyed prefer modules
High-level design in construction


Data
Creating data
The power of Data names
The general issues in using variables
Fundamental data types
Complex data types


Control
Organizing straight-line code
Using conditions
Controlling loops
Unusual control structures
General control issues


Constant considerations
Layout and style
Self documenting code
Programming tools
How program size affects construction
etc.

Quality improvement
The software quality landscape
Reviews
Unit testing
Debugging


Final steps
System Integration
Code-tuning strategies
Code-tuning techniques
Code tuning strategies
etc.

Software craftsmanship
Personal character
Themes in software craftsmanship
Where to go for more information







Includes bibliographical references (p. 809-826) and index.

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