Books like Code Complete by Steve McConnell

Timeless guide to software craftsmanship, it offers practical lessons for coders and managers alike, from career growth to adaptable architecture, updated for 2020s development realities.

Extreme Programming Explained shows how small teams can reduce the cost of change in software projects by adopting a lightweight, iterative methodology that embraces evolving requirements and continuous adaptation.

A foundational student textbook from the early 1980s that introduced software engineering as a discipline, outlining the life‑cycle steps of requirements, design, implementation, testing, and evolution.

Identify, Diagnose and Combat Computer Viruses Now! With the growing number of viruses infecting computers—and an increasing level of damage—safeguarding your system has never been more important than now. This useful pocket reference shows you how to detect viruses, what steps to take once infected, and how to prevent future attacks. Concise and thorough, this handy guide contains all you need for diagnosing and troubleshooting destructive computer viruses—including the newest generation of network email "worms." Inside you’ll find out about: Exposed Virus Myths and Hoaxes Antivirus Laws Symptoms of Infection Antivirus Software Scanning Methods Submitting Virus Samples for Analysis Repair and Rescue of Damaged or Lost Files Virus Reinfection and Risky Behavior Essential Emergency Software Alternative Operating Systems and Procedures Recommended Removal Procedures Renowned anti-virus professional Ken Dunham reveals various troubleshooting scenarios, making this practical reference invaluable for all computer professionals and technicians.

Gain the foundation in Scrum theory—and practice—you need to rein in even the most complex, unwieldy projects, effectively manage unknown or changing product requirements, simplify the chain of command with self-managing development teams, receive clearer specifications—and feedback—from customers, greatly reduce project planning time and required tools, build—and release—products in 30-day cycles so clients get deliverables earlier, avoid missteps by regularly inspecting, reporting on, and fine-tuning projects, support multiple teams working on a large-scale project from many geographic locations, maximize return on investment!

A practical guide for writing and executing effective software tests, covering modern methodologies, test design, debugging, and managerial aspects for programmers of all levels.

Software Paradigms provides the first complete compilation of software paradigms commonly used to develop large software applications, with coverage ranging from discrete problems to full-scale applications. The book focuses on providing a structure for understanding a hierarchy of software development approaches, and showing the relationships between the different models. Coverage includes paradigms in design patterns, software components, software architectures, and frameworks. Chapters within each of these sections include design issues related to building and using the paradigm as well as numerous real world applications. A practical overview of the hierarchy of development paradigms, Software Paradigms is an excellent teaching tool for undergraduates and graduates, and a comprehensive and reliable reference for software engineers.