I have not read this book but the list of tips seemed to be bit too much. I am really a fan of all simplicity and tips from getting real book.
But someone who has read both books can explain it better.
But someone who has read both books can explain it better.
It's less about programming per se and more about how to think about programming.
I preferred Kernighan and Pike's _The Practice of Programming_ to both TPP and Code Complete, though. _Programming Pearls_ (and its sequel) have also held up well to repeated reading.