Code Complete
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Anyone else read this book ? I am loving it, although a lot of it is kind of putting words to things I knew from experience, it's still great to see them all in one place, and think them through in a more deliberate manner than just on the periphery. Christian I have several lifelong friends that are New Yorkers but I have always gravitated toward the weirdo's. - Richard Stringer
It is one of the best technical books I've read. There is an article here in CP about books: http://www.codeproject.com/scrapbook/referencebooks.asp[^], this one is mentioned there. Another book just as good as this is Rapid Development, also by Steve McConnell. The later is more dedicated to software engineering and project management. Rui A. Rebelo Computers are useless, they can only provide answers. Pablo Picasso
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Anyone else read this book ? I am loving it, although a lot of it is kind of putting words to things I knew from experience, it's still great to see them all in one place, and think them through in a more deliberate manner than just on the periphery. Christian I have several lifelong friends that are New Yorkers but I have always gravitated toward the weirdo's. - Richard Stringer
Which edition are you reading? I have the 1st, but I never looked at the 2nd. Jeremy Falcon
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Anyone else read this book ? I am loving it, although a lot of it is kind of putting words to things I knew from experience, it's still great to see them all in one place, and think them through in a more deliberate manner than just on the periphery. Christian I have several lifelong friends that are New Yorkers but I have always gravitated toward the weirdo's. - Richard Stringer
I've read the 2nd edition... well, not back to front, but select chapters from time to time. Very good book IMO. I recommended it strongly in work and after a few people had read the free chapoter online (chapter 5 I think) I can now see the book on quite a few bookshelves in here :-) Regards, Brian Dela :-) Now Bloging![^]
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Anyone else read this book ? I am loving it, although a lot of it is kind of putting words to things I knew from experience, it's still great to see them all in one place, and think them through in a more deliberate manner than just on the periphery. Christian I have several lifelong friends that are New Yorkers but I have always gravitated toward the weirdo's. - Richard Stringer
Yep, I think it was actually one of the first programming related books I bought. It was the old first edition with the kind of green/grey/brown cover. It eventually got so dog-eared that when I heard a 2nd edition was available I bought that too. -- Paul "Put the key of despair into the lock of apathy. Turn the knob of mediocrity slowly and open the gates of despondency - welcome to a day in the average office." - David Brent, from "The Office" MS Messenger: paul@oobaloo.co.uk Download my PGP public key
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Yep, I think it was actually one of the first programming related books I bought. It was the old first edition with the kind of green/grey/brown cover. It eventually got so dog-eared that when I heard a 2nd edition was available I bought that too. -- Paul "Put the key of despair into the lock of apathy. Turn the knob of mediocrity slowly and open the gates of despondency - welcome to a day in the average office." - David Brent, from "The Office" MS Messenger: paul@oobaloo.co.uk Download my PGP public key
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Anyone else read this book ? I am loving it, although a lot of it is kind of putting words to things I knew from experience, it's still great to see them all in one place, and think them through in a more deliberate manner than just on the periphery. Christian I have several lifelong friends that are New Yorkers but I have always gravitated toward the weirdo's. - Richard Stringer
I've got the second version - awesome. cheers, Chris Maunder
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Anyone else read this book ? I am loving it, although a lot of it is kind of putting words to things I knew from experience, it's still great to see them all in one place, and think them through in a more deliberate manner than just on the periphery. Christian I have several lifelong friends that are New Yorkers but I have always gravitated toward the weirdo's. - Richard Stringer
I've had a copy of the first edition for more years than I care to remember. Probably one of my favourite software development books. It is the book that all programmers should read, especially those just starting out in development. It will save them a lot of heartache. Michael CP Blog [^] Development Blog [^]
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Anyone else read this book ? I am loving it, although a lot of it is kind of putting words to things I knew from experience, it's still great to see them all in one place, and think them through in a more deliberate manner than just on the periphery. Christian I have several lifelong friends that are New Yorkers but I have always gravitated toward the weirdo's. - Richard Stringer
Christian Graus wrote: Anyone else read this book ? Yes, it was a very good read some 12 years ago.
"Opinions are neither right nor wrong. I cannot change your opinion. I can, however, change what influences your opinion." - David Crow
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So is there a big difference between the two editions ? (Apart from the dog-ears) :) A _____________________________________ Action without thought is not action Action without emotion is not life
See here.
"Opinions are neither right nor wrong. I cannot change your opinion. I can, however, change what influences your opinion." - David Crow
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Anyone else read this book ? I am loving it, although a lot of it is kind of putting words to things I knew from experience, it's still great to see them all in one place, and think them through in a more deliberate manner than just on the periphery. Christian I have several lifelong friends that are New Yorkers but I have always gravitated toward the weirdo's. - Richard Stringer
Very good, solid advice and code practices. Now if only I could get everyone else to read it...
"Live long and prosper." - Spock
Jason Henderson
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Anyone else read this book ? I am loving it, although a lot of it is kind of putting words to things I knew from experience, it's still great to see them all in one place, and think them through in a more deliberate manner than just on the periphery. Christian I have several lifelong friends that are New Yorkers but I have always gravitated toward the weirdo's. - Richard Stringer
Just put a hold on it at the local public library :) It's good to live, Josef Wainz Software Developer
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Which edition are you reading? I have the 1st, but I never looked at the 2nd. Jeremy Falcon
I have the second edition, only just bought it. Christian I have several lifelong friends that are New Yorkers but I have always gravitated toward the weirdo's. - Richard Stringer