Steve McConnell
Steve McConnell is a renowned software engineer and author, best known for his influential books on software development, including the bestseller "Code Complete." With a background in computer science, McConnell has significantly contributed to the understanding of software construction and project management. As a thought leader, he has shaped industry practices and inspired programmers worldwide, offering practical insights and fostering advancements in software engineering methodologies.
Book summaries for books written by Steve McConnell
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The ratio of time spent reading (code) versus writing is well over 10 to 1 ... (therefore) making it easy to read makes it easier to write.
The goal of software development is to maximize the amount of work not done.
Good code is its own best documentation.
The best way to know if your code works is to test it.
Programming is not a solo activity; it's a team sport.
The most important property of a program is whether it accomplishes the intention of its user.
A common fallacy is to assume authors of incomprehensible code will somehow be able to express themselves lucidly and clearly in comments.
The sooner you start your code, the longer the program will take.
The purpose of software engineering is to control complexity, not to create it.
Measuring programming progress by lines of code is like measuring aircraft building progress by weight.
The hardest part of design ... is keeping features out.
The most effective debugging tool is still careful thought, coupled with judiciously placed print statements.