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A seminal software development book by Steve McConnell, first in the Developer Best Practices book series and the top answer to the Stack Overflow question, "What is the single most influential book every programmer should read?" (Link in usage guidance details)

Code Complete is a highly influential software development book written by Steve McConnell, and is part of the book series Developer Best Practices containing 23 books.

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What are the key points of Code Complete?

I have heard a lot of people mention Code Complete as a book worthwhile reading. Unfortunately, I am so busy that I don't have time to read it, so can anyone tell me what the key points of the book are?
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What does the author of Code Complete mean when talking about hiding global data?

In section 6.4 of Code Complete 2nd Edition there is a paragraph about hiding global data. What I am particularly interested in, is that McConnell (the author of the book) gives examples of the benefits of hiding global data. There is one example…
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When should one read 'Code Complete'?

I'm pretty sure about who, but when? The one with proficient knowledge of programming and software development or the one who's just a beginner in programming? I'm pursuing bachelors right now, when is it preferable for folks like me to read this…
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Type Aliasing and platform switching

I'm currently reading "Code Complete" by Steve McConnell. In section 12.9 "Creating Your Own Types (Type Aliasing)", in the pre-last paragraph of "Guidelines for Creating Your Own Types" part there are such words: For example, you can define a type…
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