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Code Complete has pretty good bang per page, especially if you are beginner. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Code-Complete-Practical-Handbook-Construction/dp/073561967

• abcd_f 12y ago
  This is the most disappointing programming book I have ever had a misfortune to buy. If you ever read any UML / Rational Software books - this is right up there in terms of sucking all joy out of programming, putting a blue collar and tie on you and then strangling you to death with soul-less trivialization of the software creation process. Horrible, horrible book. If you like K&R books, stay the hell away from Code Complete. But make sure to read it though if you think programming is a career.
  • ocfx 12y ago
    it is a career
  • lukasm 12y ago
    I must strongly disagree. If you like K&R books, you will find a lot of useful tips like if (!b) { a();} else { b();} change to if(b) {b();} else { a(); }