Judging by some of the source code that crosses my desk this book would be a valuable acquisition for many of you. It is packed with good advice coupled with sensible explanations and criteria for making your own choices.
Every chapter finishes with a summary.
A quick look at the end of chapter 1 reveals that 'standards are enforced' but 'guidelines are recommendations'. The author frequently lists alternatives from which you can choose your own standards and provides a complete example standard in Appendix A for the benefit of those who find drafting one for themselves too much like hard work. Then read Appendix A, followed by the remaining chapter summaries. I highly recommend this book as a positive contribution towards more maintainable code. Last Update - 11 September 2001.