Programming Standards

These are some books on programming standards that we recommend.

General

Amazon.com Review — For more than a decade, Steve McConnell, one of the premier authors and voices in the software community, has helped change the way developers write code–and produce better software. Now his book, Code Complete, has been fully updated and revised with best practices in the art and science of constructing software. Whether you’re a new developer seeking a sound introduction to the practice of software development or a veteran exploring strategic new approaches to problem solving, you’ll find a wealth of practical suggestions and methods for strengthening your skills. Topics include design, applying good techniques to construction, eliminating errors, planning, managing construction activities, and relating personal character to superior software. This new edition features fully updated information on programming techniques, including the emergence of Web-style programming, and integrated coverage of object-oriented design. You’ll also find new code examples — both good and bad — in C++, Microsoft(r) Visual Basic(r), C#, and Java, though the focus is squarely on techniques and practices.

PHP

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Microsoft Visual Basic.Net

Practical Standards for Visual Basic.Net
James D. Foxall

Amazon.com Review — Building on the popularity of this book’s first edition, Practical Standards for Microsoft Visual Basic, the author shows developers and teams migrating to Visual Basic .NET how to save valuable time and resources-and writer faster, more manageable programs-by incorporating programming standards into Visual Basic .NET coding. Readers learn best practices for object-oriented programming, file operations, solution distribution, and more-with advice on how to apply these standards to their own projects.