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by Craig Larman (Author)
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Written for the developer with previous programming and design experience, Applying UML and Patterns combines UML, software patterns and Java to illustrate the author's own design strategy. Though author Craig Larman sometimes relies heavily on the jargon of software engineering, there is no doubt that his book contains some immediately useful ideas on software design, using the latest and greatest in software-engineering research.

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 is 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

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Appropriate for courses in Object-Oriented Programming.

The first book to apply the Unified Modeling Language (UML) to communicating object-oriented analysis and design results. You'll learn the fundamental concepts of object-oriented analysis and design, and then walk step-by-step through the entire process of analysis and design— using a single case study that takes full advantage of UML and design patterns.



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5.0 out of 5 stars Warning to UK buyers!, 14 Jun 2000
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UK buyers beware - as this package is produced in the US for the US market, the videos included in it aren't compatable with most UK video machines.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great end-to-end application of UML, 9 Jun 1999
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I wanted a book that: a) Introduced UML b) Wrapped a process around UML and actually apply it to via a case study c) Refer to common design idioms (patterns) where applicable d) Use a modern language for any illustration but not get bogged down in length code samples

Craig comes out on top on all 4 accounts. He cuts through a lot of the jargon (explaining clearly) and even spends time on requirements specification and use cases (analysis and design - and "actually" differentiates between them). Most authors merely give a 2 page gloss over on use cases - yet they also state what a core part of analysis they form. Craig gives them the attention they deserve. He also does a great job on collaboration diagrams and appropriately includes a second iteration in the development process, so the architect can see how the diagrams from UML are intended to evolve from one development cycle to the next.

He then takes some of the popular gang of four patterns and explains in UML notation how these could be applied in subsequent iterations.

Overall a very good introduction. Although no one book can cover everything on a topic, Craig does what a lot of other authors flounder to achieve in books double the size.

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2.0 out of 5 stars I cant see what is so good about this book, 2 April 2001
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I use this book at class and I find it wery hard to read. I just came up on this rewiew while serching for another book on the subject. The author seems to reuse chapters and figures again and again. Its like reading the same thing again and again.
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