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COM and CORBA, Side by Side: Architectures, Strategies and Implementations
 
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COM and CORBA, Side by Side: Architectures, Strategies and Implementations (Paperback)

by Jason Pritchard Ph.D. (Author)
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  • Paperback: 464 pages
  • Publisher: Addison Wesley (17 Aug 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0201379457
  • ISBN-13: 978-0201379457
  • Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 19 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,499,452 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #17 in  Books > Computing & Internet > Programming > APIs
    #48 in  Books > Computing & Internet > Microsoft Windows > Programming > COM & DCOM
    #70 in  Books > Computing & Internet > Programming > Network Programming
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The COM and CORBA technologies are often pitted against each other, viewed simply as competing architectures for creating distributed solutions. While the most significant difference between COM and CORBA is their support for different operating system platforms, software developers must realize that each technology has its own strengths that clearly differentiate it from the other. In COM and CORBA(r) Side by Side, Jason Pritchard objectively describes when and how developers should use both technologies--together or separately--to maximize the success of their designs. This book helps software practitioners analyze and transcend their personal biases toward COM or CORBA so that they may objectively seek the best implementation strategy. The author helps you cut through vendor marketing hype by presenting a clear, logical formula to help you choose between the two technologies. In short, COM and CORBA(r) Side by Side is an invaluable resource for making informed, critical decisions about using one or both of these technologies in your next project. Other highlights of this book. *Explains why COM and CORBA currently hold dominant positions in the marketplace *Describes an objective strategy for assessing the use of the two architectures on the server *Examines client approaches for each technology, including design issues related to remoting and security *Illustrates how COM and CORBA can be used together, with details on both custom and commercial bridging approaches 0201379457B04062001

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The COM and CORBA technologies are often pitted against each other, viewed simply as competing architectures for creating distributed solutions. While the most significant difference between COM and CORBA is their support for different operating system platforms, software developers must realize that each technology has its own strengths that clearly differentiate it from the other. In COM and CORBA(r) Side by Side, Jason Pritchard objectively describes when and how developers should use both technologies--together or separately--to maximize the success of their designs.

This book helps software practitioners analyze and transcend their personal biases toward COM or CORBA so that they may objectively seek the best implementation strategy. The author helps you cut through vendor marketing hype by presenting a clear, logical formula to help you choose between the two technologies. In short, COM and CORBA(r) Side by Side is an invaluable resource for making informed, critical decisions about using one or both of these technologies in your next project.

Other highlights of this book.

  • Explains why COM and CORBA currently hold dominant positions in the marketplace
  • Describes an objective strategy for assessing the use of the two architectures on the server
  • Examines client approaches for each technology, including design issues related to remoting and security
  • Illustrates how COM and CORBA can be used together, with details on both custom and commercial bridging approaches


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5.0 out of 5 stars A great practical guide to distributed object technologies., 5 Dec 1999
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After reading most of this book it is clear that the author has significant practical experience developing solutions with both COM and CORBA technologies. This is a pleasant change from the theoretical emphasis in the several books on each of these subjects. It seems many of these are by professional writers, trainers or technology evangelists, and others are sponsored by technology development organizations.

I like the very clear way that Dr. Pritchard imparts real world insights into engineering with both COM and CORBA. The comparisons of different aspects of the technologies are well presented in a (for once) unbiased manner. The code examples, which are in VB, Java and C++, are well thought out and clearly illustrate the issues under discussion. Also the organization of the book into client, server, and bridging sections adds to its overall readability.

This is not an entry-level developer textbook, but for those familiar with one or both technologies it is great for understanding the relative benefits of each technology. It has lots of tips and helpful insights, and addresses some issues that hadn't occurred to me before. It is not surprising that this book seems to be appearing on bookshelves and desks all around my company.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The most important IT book of the decade, 5 Dec 1999
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This book is quite thin, and yet it includes so much. The open mind towards competing technologies is important, we should all look at facts in an objective way. The book gives an excellent view on COM, CORBA and the differences between them. It also shows programming examples (not in depth) and explains things like "push" technologies very good. I would expect the first book in this subject (side-by-side approach) written by a technician, to be too detailed, with a poor language and not very educational. I was very wrong. An amazing book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, a book that really helps!, 3 Dec 1999
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A lot of information has been written on COM and CORBA in the last few years, but it often seems to be written in such a way as to favor one approach or the other. This book maintained an objective viewpoint and helped me to figure out where and when I want to use COM and where and when I want to use CORBA.
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