Object Models: Strategies, Patterns, and Applications (2nd Edition)

Peter Coad, David North, Mark Mayfield

ISBN 10: 0138401179 / ISBN 13: 9780138401177

Published by Pearson Technology Group, 2008

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[ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: second ] Publisher: Prentice Hall Pub Date: 10/20/1996 Binding: Hardcover Pages: 544 second edition. Seller Inventory # 6895535

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Title: Object Models: Strategies, Patterns, and ...

Publisher: Pearson Technology Group

Publication Date: 2008

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis:

Object Models Gives object programmers the information on getting faster, better results with strategies and templates. This book delivers guidance on object modeling. It presents 177 strategies and 31 patterns (templates) for achieving the best possible results with object modeling in all three leading methodologies: Coad, OMT and Unified. Full description

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• 5 applications (3 business apps, 2 real-time apps), illustrating how to apply strategies and patterns for building more effective object models. Results presented in Coad, OMT, and Unified notations.
• Over 177 strategies, delivering specific “how to” advice for building object models.
• 31 patterns, ready-to-use object model templates of objects with stereotypical responsibilities and interactions.
• Over 350 figures, a “visual feast” of practical illustrations, examples that you can use for building your own object models.

Shareware on diskette. Use it (at no charge) while reading this book, for a true hands-on learning experience. It's Playground(r), an object model “whiteboard” for domain experts and object modelers. This is not a limited version; it's the real thing.

Software developers are giving this new book the highest praise:

“Your new book is a big hit-a very valuable asset for anybody doing object-oriented development. I really like the new strategies and notation, especially for scenarios. The work on scenarios is extremely valuable. The business and real-time applications help developers learn how to object model. Very cool!” ―Scott Pruitt, Software Developer

“Peter Coad has an enviable talent for communicating complex ideas simply, especially by example. This book is unique in that it teaches entirely by example. Fascinating and easy to read, it builds understanding in object that both newcomers and seasoned professionals will appreciate.” ―Andy Carmichael, Training and Consulting Director, Object UK

“This book makes a significant contribution to the world of business computing by providing familiar business application examples. The strategies and patterns make it easy to extend the practitioner's current knowledge and mental models. Working professionals in business who want to learn how to “object think” will find concrete examples of applications development, along with practical “how to” guidance along the way. The result? Accelerated learning!” ―Peter Fingar, Director of Information Technology, University of Tampa