Books by Steve Mcconnell

Code Complete 2 is the book that every software developer must read. In fact, they should probably read this before they do their first real development project. It is one of the best books about the practices involved in software programming. McConnell talks about almost every aspect of software construction I can think of, including personal integrity. A large book, it does take time to read, but the effort is worth the investment.

Tags: software programming

A great introduction to software estimation techniques, this book is about both the art and science of estimation. Steve McConnell discusses the various methods to derive estimates and reduce the inherent unpredictability. The author tries to keep down the level of complexity when mentioning the different scientific estimation techniques in the industry. Finally, he elaborates on specific issues and challenges in estimation, including organizational pressures.

Tags: software project management

A reasonably good introduction to managing software projects. The author uses a typical waterfall model for the book and emphasizes many important concepts, such as getting requirements right and the need for planning. Overall, a good starter book, but most people should move onto reading other books on software project management.

Tags: software project management