Applying Uml and Patterns : An Introduction to Object-Oriented Analysis and Design

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• Uml Distilled : Applying the Standard Object Modeling Language (Addison-Wesley Object Technology Series); Martin Fowler, et al
• UML Toolkit; Hans-Erik Eriksson, Magnus Penker
• Analysis Patterns : Reusable Object Models (Addison-Wesley Object Technology: Addison-Wesley Object Technology Series); Martin Fowler
• The Unified Modeling Language User Guide (The Addison-Wesley Object Technology Series); Grady Booch, et al

This book begins by outlining a basic process of software design using iterative, object-oriented techniques. The case study used for this text is a point-of-sale (POS) system, a helpful real-world example. The book constructs use case diagrams and basic conceptual and class models for this system. The author then adds sequence diagrams to show how the POS system will do its processing and collaboration diagrams to show how objects will interact with one another. The author uses standard UML diagrams to document the design.

When it comes to refining class design, the author's experience with patterns really shines. His General Responsibility Assignment Software Patterns (GRASP) suggest guidelines for designing classes that work together effectively. Larman believes that the ability to assign responsibilities to classes effectively is one of the most important aspects of good object-oriented design. His patterns allow this to happen and provide an interesting contribution to the design process. (The author also introduces more widely used software patterns to enhance the design process.)

When it comes to coding the design, Java is the programming language of choice for this text. Further chapters discuss how to refine an initial design using an iterative process of software engineering. While it's unlikely that readers will adopt Larman's approach to software design in its entirety, his guidelines--and application of patterns to class design, all documented using UML--make this a worthwhile text for the more experienced reader. --Richard Dragan

From the Back Cover
Master the Unified Modeling Language, the new standard for object orientation.
It's not enough just to learn an object-oriented language. A proficient programmer must also have the ability to design robust, scalable, maintainable systems. Applying UML and Patterns was written especially to provide the foundation for a complete understanding of the object paradigm, and how to put it to practical use.
Applying UML and Patterns provides beginning object programmers with a detailed activity roadmap to guide them through each step of requirements, analysis, design, and coding. This book strongly emphasizes translating theoretical concepts to practical applications, including:


*Mapping object-oriented diagrams directly to Java code

*Expressing models using UML

*Integrating patterns for analysis and design

*Creating layered architectures

*Building frameworks

Using a single integrated case study throughout the book, Applying UML and Patterns provides a comprehensive, hands-on approach that gives a thorough grounding to beginning and intermediate programmers.

About the Author
CRAIG LARMAN has been developing software since 1978, and has been teaching object-oriented programming to adult students since 1986. He holds a B. Sc. and M. Sc. in computer science, and is the creator of the GRASP patterns, designed for users new to the object paradigm. He has personally taught and mentored more than 2,000 students, and is currently Principal Instructor at ObjectSpace, a company specializing in object technology.

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