<DIV><p>Widely considered one of the best practical guides to programming, Steve McConnell&#8217;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&#8212;and hundreds of new code samples&#8212;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&#8212;and help you build the highest quality code.</p> <p>Discover the timeless techniques and strategies that help you:</p> <ul> <li>Design for minimum complexity and maximum creativity</li> <li>Reap the benefits of collaborative development</li> <li>Apply defensive programming techniques to reduce and flush out errors</li> <li>Exploit opportunities to refactor&#8212;or evolve&#8212;code, and do it safely</li> <li>Use construction practices that are right-weight for your project</li> <li>Debug problems quickly and effectively</li> <li>Resolve critical construction issues early and correctly</li> <li>Build quality into the beginning, middle, and end of your project</li> </ul></div>