I think this is all good advice. Including the "type it out yourself" bit. I'd add a recommendation for _Code Complete_ by Steve McConnell, which is like 2/3 P

I think this is all good advice. Including the "type it out yourself" bit. I'd add a recommendation for _Code Complete_ by Steve McConnell, which is like 2/3 Programming and 1/3 Software Engineering, and seems about right for your level of experience.