Remember the classic book, Code Complete?
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There are two editions. The first, [Code Complete (Microsoft Programming): Steve McConnell](https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Microsoft-Programming-Steve-McConnell/dp/1556154844/ref=sr\_1\_9?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1547107605&sr=1-9) was published in 1993. The second, published in 2004 is the one you reference. Both editions are "high level", in the sense that the lessons may be applied to any language. Note that neither book is a coding tutorial. Their target audience is more the designer than the low-level coder.
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Daniel Pfeffer wrote:
Both editions are "high level", in the sense that the lessons may be applied to any language.
I agree with you just might be interesting to see the book updated with a new language and additional architectural lessons (such as impact of SOA, microservices, new software deployments, etc.).
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I was at HalfPriceBooks and stumbled upon an old copy of Code Complete by Steve McConnell[^] and I was wondering why no one has written an updated version of such a book with C# or even JavaScript as the language used in the book. (The original uses C, not even C++ from what I remember.) Have you read any recent books like Code Complete? I've recently read one that is close and is really fantastic : Clean Architecture: A Craftsman's Guide to Software Structure and Design (Robert C. Martin Series) 1, Robert C. Martin, eBook - Amazon.com[^] Martin talks about things that I've never heard anyone else talk about that really expose what software development is like in real businesses. And he provides many ideas to alleviate the issues. Really well written too so it's a fast read.
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I was at HalfPriceBooks and stumbled upon an old copy of Code Complete by Steve McConnell[^] and I was wondering why no one has written an updated version of such a book with C# or even JavaScript as the language used in the book. (The original uses C, not even C++ from what I remember.) Have you read any recent books like Code Complete? I've recently read one that is close and is really fantastic : Clean Architecture: A Craftsman's Guide to Software Structure and Design (Robert C. Martin Series) 1, Robert C. Martin, eBook - Amazon.com[^] Martin talks about things that I've never heard anyone else talk about that really expose what software development is like in real businesses. And he provides many ideas to alleviate the issues. Really well written too so it's a fast read.
My favorite, "Requirements are like water. Both are easier to build on when frozen". I have a signed copy.
"Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana."
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I thought your link was already version 2?
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My favorite, "Requirements are like water. Both are easier to build on when frozen". I have a signed copy.
"Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana."
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I was at HalfPriceBooks and stumbled upon an old copy of Code Complete by Steve McConnell[^] and I was wondering why no one has written an updated version of such a book with C# or even JavaScript as the language used in the book. (The original uses C, not even C++ from what I remember.) Have you read any recent books like Code Complete? I've recently read one that is close and is really fantastic : Clean Architecture: A Craftsman's Guide to Software Structure and Design (Robert C. Martin Series) 1, Robert C. Martin, eBook - Amazon.com[^] Martin talks about things that I've never heard anyone else talk about that really expose what software development is like in real businesses. And he provides many ideas to alleviate the issues. Really well written too so it's a fast read.
Ideologies cross boundaries so a C# and Java/JavaScript simile would be pointless to a great degree; you would simply be directed to read the document as a general reference understanding that example content is illustrated using "C" simply. I got it for a general, ideological reference and although my C background is still within the novice range, felt that the concepts were easy enough to grasp. The book is about what you should do rather than what to do it with conceptually. Code Complete became on of my favs quickly. :)
I was unaware of that...
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Ideologies cross boundaries so a C# and Java/JavaScript simile would be pointless to a great degree; you would simply be directed to read the document as a general reference understanding that example content is illustrated using "C" simply. I got it for a general, ideological reference and although my C background is still within the novice range, felt that the concepts were easy enough to grasp. The book is about what you should do rather than what to do it with conceptually. Code Complete became on of my favs quickly. :)
I was unaware of that...
TheRaven wrote:
Ideologies cross boundaries so a C# and Java/JavaScript simile would be pointless to a great degree
Yeah, I know what you mean. But I was also thinking of just the same way that there were pitfalls and best practices which applied directly to C there would be some other things that are applicable to JavaScript or C#. Then there are many like naming your variables in specific ways that are applicable to all.
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My favorite, "Requirements are like water. Both are easier to build on when frozen". I have a signed copy.
"Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana."
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raddevus wrote:
I've recently read one that is close and is really fantastic
Hah, chapter 25 has a section called Hunt the Wumpus! Awesome, I wonder how many people nowadays know about [that reference](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hunt\_the\_Wumpus). I'll have to get the book just to read that section! [Gregory Yob](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregory\_Yob) was actually quite a mentor for me in my late teens -- we hung out together quite a lot and he actually rented a room from me for a while in San Diego.
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I remember Gregory Yob.I recall him being mentioned in an article about cryogenics. Since we are several months apart in age and in the same occupation, I was curious why a computer programmer would believe that preserving one's brain in ice is viable. It appears he was a bit strange, so that would explain it.Nevertheless, great minds are often a bit wacky.
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TheRaven wrote:
Ideologies cross boundaries so a C# and Java/JavaScript simile would be pointless to a great degree
Yeah, I know what you mean. But I was also thinking of just the same way that there were pitfalls and best practices which applied directly to C there would be some other things that are applicable to JavaScript or C#. Then there are many like naming your variables in specific ways that are applicable to all.
I do think that .Net & Java assembly/jar optimization would be an excellent expansion topic for a newer Code Complete for distributed framework design. Introspection & other methodologies would also bring considerable value concerning frameworks like .Net (C#) and Java focusing on built in service utilization through derivation & using directives appropriately. Sound something like what you were interested in? I see what your after --like supplemental documents that compliment the original text with cross reference as required. Makes sense.
I was unaware of that...
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David Crow wrote:
know of Windows' Burgermaster memory segment
That's a good one. I remember reading about that in a book when I was learning about Win 3.x API programming. Was the story in Petzold's book? I think so, but can't remember.
Not in any of the versions of Petzold. Since his updated book was full of additional information and formatted differently, I bought that too.
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David Crow wrote:
know of Windows' Burgermaster memory segment
That's a good one. I remember reading about that in a book when I was learning about Win 3.x API programming. Was the story in Petzold's book? I think so, but can't remember.
Not in any of the versions of Petzold. Since his updated book was full of additional information and formatted differently, I bought that too.