books by Steve McConnell

books by Steve McConnell

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Steve McConnell

Software Project Survival Guide (Pro -- Best Practices)

Steve McConnell

Microsoft Press, 1997

well-researched
I'm a one-man database development shop at a nonprofit with a shoestring budget. Without the benefit of senior level programmers, I've had to learn most of my software engineering lessons the hard way- by experience. I picked up this book seven years into the job, ...

Bruce Coville's Book of Spine Tinglers: Tales to Make You Shiver

Scholastic, 1996

An amazing compilation
I recently dug this book out on a whim, after having not so much as looked at it for perhaps five years or more, and was genuinely surprised and delighted. The stories are a lot more mature than I would have expected for a book marketed to children. I say this not ...

Software Estimation: Demystifying the Black Art (Best Practices (Microsoft))

Steve McConnell

Microsoft Press, 2006

Science of software estimation
Steve McConnell explains how software estimation is more a science than an art. Information in this books can applied to agile development as well to the classical approach. So if You struggle (I'm sure You do) with estimation, this is excellent book for You, it ...

Rapid Development: Taming Wild Software Schedules

Steve McConnell

Microsoft Press, 1996

A must read for Software development
This is one of the key books to read for software development. This book provides the needed background for becoming a team lead/architect. The book is well written. I have had mine for years and I use it as a constant reference.

After the Gold Rush: Creating a True Profession of Software Engineering (Best Practices)

Steve McConnell

Microsoft Pr, 1999

Software Engineering as a REAL Profession?
The Tar Pit. Software Dinosaurs. Fool's Gold. Orphans Preferred. Software Engineering is Not Computer Science. These are just a few of the chapter titles from Steve McConnell's latest book, After the Gold Rush. Perusing the table of contents gives one the impression ...

Code Complete (Microsoft Programming)

Steve McConnell

Microsoft Press, 1993

The classic text for improving software construction
Most programmers cannot create reliable software. Most programmers do not construct computer programs correctly, regardless of methodology, language, platform, etc. For those who don't have a formal education in computer programming (e.g., Computer Science), or for ...

Software Engineering Classics (Programming/General)

Jim McCarthy, Steve McConnell

Microsoft Pr, 1998

Excellent mental fodder for Project Managers/Leads
Anyone aspiring to be (or in the current position of) project lead or project manager should get this set. These help you understand, accept, and shape to your advantage many of the "soft", human, non-technical factors in software development. Also - be sure and get ...

Norbert Nipkin and the Magic Riddle Stone
Robert McConnell

Napoleon Publishing, 2000

Norbert and Grog's adventures together, begun in Norbert Nipkin, continue! Scolded and scoffed at by their parents who refuse to believe that the pair have become friends, they set off alone to find and solve the final mystery of the Magic Riddle Stone. Humor and suspence combine to hold the reader spellbound until the adventure's dramatic ...

Code Complete: A Practical Handbook of Software Construction

Steve McConnell

Microsoft Press, 2004

Best of the Best
Besides agreeing with the other reviews all I can say is that this text has made me a better programmer. Truly.

Professional Software Development: Shorter Schedules, Higher Quality Products, More Successful Projects, ...

Steve McConnell

Addison-Wesley Professional, 2003

Excelente reference book
This is an excellent book for people that want straight facts about the software engineering profession and industry. It is also an excellent source for a plan to understand how to acquire knowledge in search of a better career as a software engineer. For a long ...