Object-Oriented Design Heuristics

Riel, Arthur J.

ISBN 10: 020163385X / ISBN 13: 9780201633856

Published by Addison-Wesley Professional (edition 1), 1996

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Object-Oriented Design Heuristics
• Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional (edition 1)
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 020163385X
• ISBN 13: 9780201633856
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1.
• Condition: Fair

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Synopsis

Object-Oriented Design Heuristics offers insight into object-oriented design improvement. The more than sixty guidelines presented in this book are language-independent and allow you to rate the integrity of a software design. The heuristics are not written as hard and fast rules; they are meant to serve as warning mechanisms which allow the flexibility of ignoring the heuristic as necessary. This tutorial-based approach, born out of the author's extensive experience developing software, teaching thousands of students, and critiquing designs in a variety of domains, allows you to apply the guidelines in a personalized manner.
The heuristics cover important topics ranging from classes and objects (with emphasis on their relationships including association, uses, containment, and both single and multiple inheritance) to physical object-oriented design. You will gain an understanding of the synergy that exists between design heuristics and the popular concept of design patterns; heuristics can highlight a problem in one facet of a design while patterns can provide the solution.
Programmers of all levels will find value in this book. The newcomer will discover a fast track to understanding the concepts of object-oriented programming. At the same time, experienced programmers seeking to strengthen their object-oriented development efforts will appreciate the insightful analysis. In short, with Object-Oriented Design Heuristics as your guide, you have the tools to become a better software developer.

About the Author

Arthur J. Riel has more than twelve years of experience programming in C and C++ and currently teaches more than forty courses per year in both corporate and academic environments. He has participated in the development of many large systems, working with AT&T Bell Laboratories, Draper Laboratories, IBM, and Northeastern University. He has written numerous articles for publications including the Journal of Object-Oriented Programming, the C++ Insider, and the C/C++ Gazette. He is also a frequent lecturer at leading conferences including OOPSLA, Object Expo, SCOOP, and C++ World.

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