>It was actually a C/C++ friend (MVP) who put me onto the book. He's big time C/C++, lesser VFP while I'm bigtime VFP and lesser C/C++ but it works just as well for both of us.
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I'll need to go out and have a look at this book - looks like it's required reading.

I always recommend "Code Complete" to anyone asking about general programming books.

Best.

Matt.