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Book Review: Software Engineering with Java - - This is a review of "Software Engineering with Java", written by Stephen Schach, reviewed by A. O'Riordan, from ACM Crossroads Winter 1999 issue.

Code Complete Official Website - - The author -Steve Mcconnell - talks about his experiences in the field of software engineering and more specifically on best practices in the Software Construction phase.

The Craft of Computer Programming Electronic Book Web site - - A book for beginners who want to learn how to program and a refresher for experienced programmer.

Function Point Training Manual [Free Download] - - Function point training manual by David H. Longstreet. The manual describes the process of Function Point Counting in detail, along with several case studies and examples.

Guide to the SWEBOK - - The IEEE's Software Engineering Body of Knowledge categorizes the domain of software engineering. Available online, the document describes the generally accepted knowledge required of software engineers.

The Mythical Man Month Review - - A review of The Mythical Man Month by Dr Dobbs Journal.

Object-Oriented Software Engineering - - A textbook about software engineering aimed at second-year university students who already have a background in OO programming using Java. Focuses on UML and includes many exercises. Published by McGraw-Hill in 2001. By Timothy C. Lethbridge and Robert Laganière of the University of Ottawa, Canada.

Practical Software Requirements - - By Benjamin Kovitz; Manning Publications Co., 1998, ISBN 1884777597. A guidebook for the programmer or manager writing requirements for the first time, as well as the experienced system analyst. [publisher website.

Software Assessment: Reliability, Safety, Testability - - Description, contents, reviews, and ordering information for this book by Michael Friedman and Jeffrey Voas.

Succeeding With Use Cases - Working Smart to Deliver Quality [Author's Website] - - This book discusses how to complement use cases with Quality Function Deployment (QFD), Software Reliability Engineering (SRE), Model-Based Specification (preconditions, postconditions and invariants), Requirements Configuration Management, and Project Portfolio Managemen.