Code complete

Part I. Laying the foundation : Welcome to software construction

Metaphors for a richer understanding of software development

Measure twice, cut once: upstream prerequisites

Key construction decisions

Part II. Creating high-quality code : Design in construction

Working classes

High-quality routines

Defensive programming

The pseudocode programming process

Part III. Variables : General issues in using variables

The power of variable names

Fundamental data types

Unusual data types

Part IV. Statements : Organizing straight-line code

Using conditionals

Controlling loops

Unusual control structures

Table-driven methods

General control issues

Part V. Code improvements : The software-quality landscape

Collaborative construction

Developer testing

Debugging

Refactoring

Code-tuning strategies

Code-tuning techniques

Part VI. System considerations : How program size affects construction

Managing construction

Integration

Programming tools

Part VII. Software craftsmanship : Layout and style

Self-documenting code

Personal character

Themes in software craftsmanship

Where to find more information.