Pattern-Oriented Software Architecture: A System of Patterns

Pattern-oriented software architecture is a new approach to software development. This book represents the progression and evolution of the pattern approach into a system of patterns capable of describing and documenting large-scale applications. A pattern system provides, on one level, a pool of proven solutions to many recurring design problems. On another it shows how to combine individual patterns into heterogeneous structures and as such it can be used to facilitate a constructive development of software systems. Uniquely, the patterns that are presented in this book span several levels of abstraction, from high-level architectural patterns and medium-level design patterns to low-level idioms. The intention of, and motivation for, this book is to support both novices and experts in software development. Novices will gain from the experience inherent in pattern descriptions and experts will hopefully make use of, add to, extend and modify patterns to tailor them to their own needs. None of the pattern descriptions are cast in stone and, just as they are borne from experience, it is expected that further use will feed in and refine individual patterns and produce an evolving system of patterns. Visit our Web Page http://www.wiley.com/compbooks/

Frank Buschmann is a Senior Principal Engineer for systems and software architecture at Siemens Corporate Technology in Munich. He focuses on digitalization strategies and technologies, the design and realization of industrial automation systems and research in software design and engineering technologies. He has served as serves as an editor of the Wiley Series in Software Design Patterns.

Regine Meunier is author of Pattern-Oriented Software Architecture, Volume 1, A System of Patterns, published by Wiley.

Hans Rohnert is author of Pattern-Oriented Software Architecture, Volume 1, A System of Patterns, published by Wiley.

Peter Sommerlad is author of Pattern-Oriented Software Architecture, Volume 1, A System of Patterns, published by Wiley.

Michael Stal is author of Pattern-Oriented Software Architecture, Volume 1, A System of Patterns, published by Wiley.