How long does it take to read Code Complete?
Code Complete by Steve McConnell takes about 16 hours 45 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 16 hours 45 minutes
A long haul
First published 1993. 914 pages, about 251,350 words.
34 days (about 5 weeks) at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 27 hours 56 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 16 hours 45 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 10 hours 28 minutes |
The page count is the median across 10 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
Take a strategic approach to software construction—and produce superior products—with this fully updated edition of Steve McConnell's critically praised and award-winning guide to software development best practices. Widely considered one of the best practical guides to programming, Steve McConnell's original CODE COMPLETE has been helping developers write better software for more than a decade. Now this classic book has been fully updated and revised with leading-edge practices—and hundreds of new code samples—illustrating the art and science of software construction. Capturing the body of knowledge available from research, academia, and everyday commercial practice, McConnell synthesizes the most effective techniques and must-know principles into clear, pragmatic guidance. No matter what your experience level, development environment, or project size, this book will inform and stimulate your thinking—and help you build the highest quality code.Discover the timeless techniques and strategies that help you:Design for minimum complexity and maximum creativityReap the benefits of collaborative developmentApply defensive programming techniques to reduce and flush out errorsExploit opportunities to refactor—or evolve—code, and do it safelyUse construction practices that are right-weight for your projectDebug problems quickly and effectivelyResolve critical construction issues early and correctlyBuild quality into the beginning, middle, and end of your project
Subjects: Development, Programmeren (computers), Programmatuurtechniek, Handbooks, manuals, Computer software, Développement
