Checklists
Reference Tables
Preface

1. Laying the Foundation
Welcome to Software Construction
Metaphors for a Richer Understanding of Programming
Prerequisites to Construction

2. Design
Steps in Building a Routine
Characteristics of High-Quality Routines
Three out of Four Programmers Surveyed Prefer Modules
High-Level Design in Construction

3. Data
Creating Data
The Power of Data Names
General Issues in Using Variables
Fundamental Data Types
Complex Data Types

4. Control
Organizing Straight-Line Code
Using Conditionals
Controlling Loops
Unusual Control Structures
General Control Issues

5. Constant Considerations
Layout and Style
Self-Documenting Code
Programming Tools
How Program Size Affects Construction
Managing Construction

6. Quality Improvement
The Software-Quality Landscape
Reviews
Unit Testing
Debugging

7. Final Steps
System Integration
Code-Tuning Strategies
Code-Tuning Techniques
Software Evolution

8. Software Craftsmanship
Personal Character
Themes in Software Craftsmanship
Where to Go for More Information

Bibliography
Index