Code Complete
A thick, thorough handbook on the act of writing code: variables, control flow, defensive programming, how to structure a routine. Not a book to read cover to cover. Keep it nearby and read the chapter that matches whatever you are currently doing badly.
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Steve McConnell
Intermediate
around $50
A thick, thorough handbook on the act of writing code: variables, control flow, defensive programming, how to structure a routine. Not a book to read cover to cover. Keep it nearby and read the chapter that matches whatever you are currently doing badly.
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