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This is a gimmicky book that actually works for once. It is an intelligent and well thought-out discussion of Java design patterns, and if you dont know what a design pattern is then this is an excellent way to find out. It is also an interested discussion of object-oriented design. I found that the authors often anticipated my reaction to their initial explanations and asked the questions that I would have asked had it been a lecture. - Mike James, VSJ, April 2005
Argyro Kazaki, JHUG/Weekend Geeks, October 2007
To conclude, I can definitely say that I consider this book a must-have for all.
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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is an excellent book. I have read other books on design patterns including Design Patterns Explained by Shalloway Trott and whilst it was a good book it was rather a dry read.
By contrast the Head First book although looking a bit like a Design Patterns for Dummies type book by the cover does indeed cover the same material but in a way which is definetely easy to read and hopefully better to remember.
Where the book excels is in it's examples which clearly show you where you may wish to apply a paticular pattern which is really the key to the whole field. There may be more exhaustive books on the market but this one explains the key patterns and more importantly the principles behind them well.
I'm a C# programmer and the fact it's a Java book doesn't really make a difference. The code samples are almost exactly the same as they would be in C#. On a few occasions it does make reference to paticular Java classes to show examples of patterns in use (e.g. Iterator) but it's easy enough to relate these to their .NET equivalent and even if you can't it doesn't really matter.
All in all the most enjoyable computer book I have ever read and thoroughly recommended if you want to start learning about Design patterns and their use.
By contrast the Head First book although looking a bit like a Design Patterns for Dummies type book by the cover does indeed cover the same material but in a way which is definetely easy to read and hopefully better to remember.
Where the book excels is in it's examples which clearly show you where you may wish to apply a paticular pattern which is really the key to the whole field. There may be more exhaustive books on the market but this one explains the key patterns and more importantly the principles behind them well.
I'm a C# programmer and the fact it's a Java book doesn't really make a difference. The code samples are almost exactly the same as they would be in C#. On a few occasions it does make reference to paticular Java classes to show examples of patterns in use (e.g. Iterator) but it's easy enough to relate these to their .NET equivalent and even if you can't it doesn't really matter.
All in all the most enjoyable computer book I have ever read and thoroughly recommended if you want to start learning about Design patterns and their use.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
ESSENTIAL reading if you develop or test OO software. You can read this book cover to cover (not something I'd recommend for the GoF book, unless you are actually a computer). Use this book to learn the concepts quickly, then use the excellent GoF book for reference. If you're already familiar with and have used a lot of OO patterns this book is not for you, however, if you want to learn how to design and write more robust, elegant and maintainable code, read this book now! It will even show you why some areas of the Java API have been built the way they are.
Warning: this book contains some cheesy jokes and slightly wacky examples, but you will not be worried about that when you get to the last page and realise that virtually all of it is stored securely in your mind.
Warning: this book contains some cheesy jokes and slightly wacky examples, but you will not be worried about that when you get to the last page and realise that virtually all of it is stored securely in your mind.
55 of 57 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Ok, if you work in a big consultancy your boss/client may not want to see this on your desk.
If you can read the GOF patterns book, then you dont need it. If like me, you know patterns are good, but you quickly lose the will to live when seeing yet another esoteric UML diagram describing a pattern, then get this book.
One important way that this book differs from others I read, is in the examples. These actually look like something you might write and the final example using many of the major patterns was superb.
Oh, and this book is funny.
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Takes the abstract out of the abstract
I've been a Java programmer for several years, I am self-taught and hence did not fully understand the design concepts employed in application development and in frameworks. Read more
Published 2 months ago by D. A. Pitan
an excellent choice
This book was the basis of one my lectures at uni. It is very well written and easy to understand. The code is in java but o was studying c# and it was still easy to follow.
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Best reference book ever
Most reference/programming books are not all that helpful and usually quite dull, however in this book a huge effort is made to make it more appealing, and if you ask me, they have... Read more
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Perfect reading!
This is no ordinary book. I've been learning Java for a year now (along with objects) and I actually thought I knew something. When I started readin this book it just stroke me. Read more
Published 7 months ago by numicago
Very good book
Very good and easy to follow book. Enjoyable read while learning design patterns. Practical cases are used to present design principles and patterns.
Published 8 months ago by miketeye
good introduction to design patterns
the patterns are discussed in an easy to follow way, and like the cover says it sinks in pretty easily. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mr. F. Gonzalez
Fun and informative!
I study Computing and last summer, I thought about enhancing my understanding by learning Design Patterns. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Anne Bug
Very good
The book is fun to read and it definitely runs away from the boring technical writing. It is comprehensive and it's structure makes sense.
Published 15 months ago by Paulo Coelho
Wonderful book
Wonderful book to read about Design Patterns. All the chapters are well written and easy to understand except Factory and Compound pattern. One of the best from Head First. Read more
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