Component-Based Development for Enterprise Systems: Applying the SELECT Perspective (SIGS: Managing Object Technology) [Paperback]

Paul Allen (Author)

Book Description

Series: SIGS: Managing Object Technology | Publication Date: January 13, 1998

This ground-breaking book distills the experience of the authors in dealing with problems in industry that can be solved by using the SELECT Perspective. A pragmatic, component-based approach for the development of enterprise systems, the SELECT Perspective comprises a unique blend of techniques, architecture, and process. Enterprise software development presents challenges of sheer scale and complexity that continue to accelerate at a terrific pace. Businesses are becoming increasingly adaptive and are calling for software that is more and more flexible. Component technology holds the promise of solving these problems, but there are some complications. For example, many organizations continue to struggle with the challenge of integrating their legacy systems with the newer technology. The approach in this book offers a streamlined set of modeling techniques based on Unified Modeling Language (UML); uses a serviced-based architecture that provides an overall design philosophy for reusable software that addresses the needs of the business, not the technology; and is a clearly defined software process that provides guidance on how to employ the knowledge base of available techniques.

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' ... this book is well worth reading, both for its solid overview of component modelling and for the thought-provoking sections on Select's Perspective. It's also an easy read, with good humour, helpful diagrams, and clear organisation. I would advise you to pick up a copy for your library, and read it on your next trip out of town'. Alan Zeichick, Software Development Online

' ... this book is well worth reading, both for its solid overview of component modelling and for the thought-provoking sections on Select's Perspective. It's also an easy read, with good humour, helpful diagrams, and clear organisation. I would advise you to pick up a copy from your library, and read it on your next trip out of town'. Alan Zeichick, Software Development Online

Book Description

This book distills the authors' experience in dealing with problems in industry that can be solved by using the SELECT Perspective, a component-based approach that comprises a unique blend of techniques, architecture, and process. As businesses become increasingly adaptive and call for software that is more flexible, enterprise software development presents challenges of sheer scale and complexity that continue to accelerate at a terrific pace. The approach in this book offers a streamlined set of modeling techniques based on Unified Modeling Language (UML). It also uses a service-based architecture that provides an overall design philosophy for reusable software, and it is a clearly defined software process that provides guidance on how to employ the knowledge base of available techniques.

Product Details

• Paperback: 496 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (January 13, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521649994
• ISBN-13: 978-0521649995
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,165,473 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Very useful for the case studies and practical examples, March 31, 2000

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This review is from: Component-Based Development for Enterprise Systems: Applying the SELECT Perspective (SIGS: Managing Object Technology) (Paperback)

This is one of the few good books focusing on component based development. The best thing about the book is that practical examples from the realworld are used for ellaborating concepts. Although not a book for learning UML, the examples help in understanding how to apply UML. One of the things I found lacking in the book is chapters about design patterns. I think a second edition addressing components in relation to patterns should be made. In all a good resource for System architects and project leaders undertaking a project adopting a component based approach.