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Object-oriented Design in Java (Mitchell Waite Signature) [Illustrated] (Hardcover)

by Bill Mccarty (Author), Stephen Gilbert (Author), David Jung (Author)
3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 768 pages
  • Publisher: QUE; illustrated edition edition (14 May 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1571691340
  • ISBN-13: 978-1571691347
  • Product Dimensions: 24 x 20.9 x 4.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,070,018 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Mitchell Waite Signature Series: Object-Oriented Design in Java takes a tutorial approach and teaches in a new way: by offering the Java code first and the design representations and explanations later. No other programming-level book on the market deals with design of Java software. There's nothing aimed at the in the trenches Java programmer. Nor can the Java programmer turn to general books on software design. These, with few exceptions, are abstract and academic, either incomprehensible or irrelevant from the perspective of the working programmer. This book targets the needs of Java application programmers, using an experience-based, hands-on approach.

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Mitchell Waite Signature Series: Object-Oriented Design in Java takes a tutorial approach and teaches in a new way: by offering the Java code first and the design representations and explanations later. No other programming-level book on the market deals with design of Java software. There's nothing aimed at the in the trenches Java programmer. Nor can the Java programmer turn to general books on software design. These, with few exceptions, are abstract and academic, either incomprehensible or irrelevant from the perspective of the working programmer. This book targets the needs of Java application programmers, using an experience-based, hands-on approach.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Not up to snuff, 4 Aug 1999
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Way too superficial for such a fat book. I don't understand the authors' refusal to use UML. They only use it to illustrate the few design patterns they cover. But my favorite chapter is 14 where they discuss databases. After a micro-blurb on what JDBC is, the authors tell us that a description of using that interface is out of scope of the book. They then proceed to teach us all about relational DB concepts, the building of E-R diagrams, and all about normalization. Somehow, they think that these things are within the scope of OO Design in Java.
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2.0 out of 5 stars This book is for college students, not for professionals !, 4 Aug 1999
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The book is pretty well structured and written for somebody having a little exposure to design. I personally felt I lost my time reading it since I already have some experience in design in another OO language. The book is definitely too much like a school text book. In particular, the chapter on database access with Java concentrates on relational db concepts instead of providing useful design and architectural hints on how to develop a multi tiers application using JDBC !
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4.0 out of 5 stars An easy read for a potentially complex subject..., 30 Jun 1999
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Although I haven't read this entire book, it's obvious to me that these guys know how to write programming books. Some of the more difficult to understand oop and java concepts are explained very well, and, unlike other java books, I don't find myself peeling through layers and layers of abstract drivel to understand the key ideas. Whew! What a relief! Now I have a REAL book to refer to when I need to reinforce an important idea. I'd highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to really understand how to brew good, clean, effective java.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for learning the basics of oo design
Although their laid-back style may not be for everyone, I have learned a lot about the basics of object oriented design and enjoyed the process. Read more
Published on 9 May 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book I have come across so far.
I have been reading Java books lately and I have bought so far 5 books on OO Java Programming and this book have examples of real life that makes one understand the comcepts very... Read more
Published on 6 May 1999

1.0 out of 5 stars If you are even vaguely familiar with OOAD &Java, forget it!
This book is inaccurate, too simple and does not address patterns in a realistic way at all, essential to successful oo design in my opinion. Read more
Published on 5 May 1999

3.0 out of 5 stars I think this is what I've been looking for...
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Published on 23 Feb 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Good introductory object-oriented textbook
I am using this book as the textbook for a work study group. The book covers the OOD concepts that get applied over and over again in scalable software designs. Read more
Published on 23 Feb 1999

2.0 out of 5 stars A mediocre book which treats many subjects superficially
Obviously I disagree with all the reviewers who gave this book five stars. I will restrict my comments to two specific things. Read more
Published on 8 Jan 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!
The best book I've seen on OOD, and I've got a shelf devoted to this topic alone. More conversational in tone then most technical books, it read easily, while presenting... Read more
Published on 6 Jan 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A superb, thorough treatment of potentially difficult topic.
I've been involved with OO Design for over 10 years, and thought I knew it all. This book is more than an excellent introduction to methodology for novice programmers - it's... Read more
Published on 18 Nov 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars An excelent book for a beginer.
An excellent book for a beginer to JAVA as well as a beginer to OOP. A real textbook. Flows naturally by designing an object (JavaMatic coffee machine) and developing it... Read more
Published on 29 Oct 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars The BEST book for learning Object-Oriented Design!
This is the best book I have seen yet that truly encapsulates the whole design process in an easy to digest format. Read more
Published on 16 Oct 1998

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