Steve McConnell "Code Complete"
Every self-respecting programmer-developer has undoubtedly read Steve McConnell's solid work (just under 900 pages) "Code Complete." This book contains practically all the information on software development: from instructions on creating high-quality codes, mechanisms for testing and debugging programs to well-thought-out strategies for optimizing code and evaluating the psychological state affecting development.

It is enough to say that it took 20 pages to place the bibliography of the book, on which more than 500 sources are detailed. "Code Complete" is one of the most useful and complete publications on software development. Its popularity is indicated by a stable top position in any ranking of programming books. The author's accessible presentation, unique style, and sense of humor make it easy to master almost a thousand pages of his work.