I want to second about the "Code Complete" book. IMO, it provides a much more practical and hands on approach than most of the other books, and does this to a g

I want to second about the "Code Complete" book. IMO, it provides a much more practical and hands on approach than most of the other books, and does this to a great depth. In my view, if I'd recommend only one book on good software engineering practice, it would probably be that one. On a related note, I just this week stumbled upon a post / essay, which was probably the best piece of writing I've read in computer-aided engineering, and working in a disciplined manner. I'd recommend reading it right now, as the very first thing you do: https://queue.acm.org/detail.cfm?id=3197520 https://queue.acm.org/detail.cfm?id=3197520