This book provides a concrete demonstration of how metaclasses can be used to increase productivity and reusability in object-oriented programming. A C++-based language for programming metaclasses according to the authors' model is presented and then used throughout the book, allowing the reader to understand the utility and importance of metaclasses within the overall context of object-oriented programming. In addition, this book.
Ira R. Forman works for IBM in Austin, Texas. As a past member of IBM's Object Technology Products Group, he worked on the SOM Metaclass Framework. Forman's specialties are object-oriented programming, object composition, and distributed programming.
Scott H. Danforth works for Secant Technologies, Inc. As a past member of IBM's Object Technology Products Group, he originated the derived metaclass and metaclass cooperation concepts discussed in this book. His professional interests include development and practical application of object-oriented technology.
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