Essence of Object-Oriented Programming with Java™ and UML, The - Softcover

Paul Becker; Wampler Ph.D., Bruce

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0201734109 ISBN 13: 9780201734102

Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional, 2001

Synopsis

A gentle introduction to the fundamentals and best practices of object-oriented Java "TM" development.

-- Everything developers need to know to build robust, object-oriented Java "TM" programs now.

-- Covers both object-oriented development and design -- including an extensive, practical introduction to UML.

-- Introduces a wide range of key concepts and practices, including methodologies, patterns, libraries, and frameworks.

This book can give any Java "TM" developer -- regardless of experience -- the firm foundation they need to achieve the full benefits of object-oriented programming. The book combines practical introductions to UML, object-oriented methodologies, design patterns, libraries, and frameworks -- giving developers all the skills they need to begin writing robust object-oriented programs -- and to tackle the entire field of object-oriented development. Leading developer Bruce Wampler begins with a brief introduction to objects and their benefits; then introduces the fundamental concepts of object orientation and shows how they can be implemented in Java "TM" -- starting with the basics, and moving on the advanced topics such as object lifetime and copies of objects. He moves on to Object-Oriented Analysis and Design, introducing the essential concepts at the heart of every methodology. Next, he presents the essence of today's leading techniques for building effective object-oriented Java "TM" systems -- including design patterns, refactoring, and more. Wampler concludes by drawing on his decades of development experience to share powerful personal guidelines for creating more effective software. For all application developers who know at least the basics of Java"TM," and are seeking to strengthen their object-oriented programming skills.

About this title

From the Back Cover

You've written some lines of Java code and created a few objects, yet you understand that this doesn't constitute true object-oriented programming. As a Java programmer, you want to get more out of your efforts. This introduction to the basics of object-oriented programming and the Unified Modeling Language (UML) will give you a firm foundation on which to build high-quality software systems that reap the full benefit of an object-oriented approach. This book not only explains the essence of the object-oriented paradigm, but also places it in the context of real-world application development, so you can reap the concrete benefits of programming with objects.

The Essence of Object-Oriented Programming with Java™ and UML, comprehensive in scope, addresses a broad range of essential topics, from initial design through implementation. Familiarize yourself with the basics of objects and how they are manifested in Java, the process of object-oriented analysis and design, and building the user interface. Then explore a variety of recent developments in the field, including design patterns, refactoring, development methodologies, and helpful tools.

Specific topics covered include:

Introduction to object orientation and object-oriented terminology

The fundamentals of UML

Defining classes in Java

Inheritance, association, aggregation, composition, and encapsulation

Evaluating candidate objects

Building the graphical user interface with Swing

MVC (Model, View, Controller) with Java

Development methodologies, including Extreme Programming and the Unified Process

To provide a real-world focus, the book offers numerous examples as well as a small case study illustrating how an object-oriented approach leads to effective, robust, and efficient software solutions. The author's best practices, based on his extensive professional experience, reveal valuable techniques and approaches for successful object-oriented projects.

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About the Author

Bruce E. Wampler, founder and CEO of Object Central, was a pioneer in developing spelling and grammar checking software for personal computers, and the co-founder of Reference Software International, which was later acquired by WordPerfect. During his extensive career, he has worked at Sandia National Laboratory and taught at the University of New Mexico. He has also developed and delivered many successful, real-world applications, and several widely used open source object-oriented programming tools.

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About this edition

• Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0201734109
• ISBN 13: 9780201734102
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320