If anyone ever told you that your code was ugly, then this book is for you. If you want the correct way to implement the IDisposable interface, or construct a singleton object in a multi-threaded environment, then this book is for you.

Many of the details outlined in this book, anyone who has been writing software, even for 6 months, will have a grasp on. There are a few thing that are interesting, but they are things that you would google for.

Some of this was review, some reminders, some teaching. Overall it is probably one of the best books I have ever invested in to improve my programming quality.

I've been working with C# since before it was in pre-release, and I still find myself cracking this book open a couple of times a week to look over the formatting recommendations it makes. The consistency I get by using this tool (book) makes my code easier to review by others, and easier to follow when I have to go back and fix bugs. I keep a copy of it on my desk at work and at home, and a third copy in my laptop bag. The index is great and I never have a problem finding what I need almost instantly. In fact, I often read the sections around the one I need as a quick review. I really love it.

If you are new to C# or are wanting to start writing cleaner, more efficient, more professional, and just plain smarter code, this is a must-read. These guys definitely know their stuff and give some excellent tips. It's light and quick-read, easy to pick up and read a bit during down times, short enough to power through in one sitting, and serves as a great reference. For the money, this is one of the best books I've bought in a long time.

Packed into a deceptively-diminutive size paperback package is an essential programmer's guide which should be a reference bible for all C++ programmers: a survey of the basic elements of formatting, naming, documentation and programming which provides a foundation of rules for writing in C++. Organized by programming conventions and principles, Elements Of C++ Style is invaluable for the programmer who would produce consistent, accurate documentation.