Dictionary of Object Technology: The Definitive Desk Reference (SIGS Reference Library) [Hardcover]

Donald G. Firesmith (Author), Ed Eykholt (Author)

Book Description

Series: SIGS Reference Library | Publication Date: January 13, 1998

Dictionary of Object Technology: The Definitive Desk Reference is the only reference of its kind dedicated to the terminology used in the object technology field. With over 3,000 main entries and over 600 pages, this long-awaited and much needed dictionary is cross-referenced by major components and includes complete appendices specific to industry standards, languages, and more. This fundamental reference will aid information technology (IT) professionals in maintaining consistent language usage across the entire spectrum of the object technology field.

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Book Description

This book is the only reference of its kind dedicated to the terminology used in the object technology field. With over 3,000 main entries and over 600 pages, this long-awaited and much needed dictionary is cross-referenced by major components and includes complete appendices specific to industry standards, languages, and more. It will help readers to maintain consistent language usage across the entire spectrum of the object technology field.

From the Back Cover

Everyone talks about objects, but does everyone mean the same thing? Not necessarily. That's why this book is so important. Now, as organizations move forward with object-oriented projects, everyone involved can rely on the same definitions. The book is comprehensive, reflecting definitions from all leading methodologists, language developers and standards organizations. Examples and diagrams are used extensively to clarify complex concepts. The book reflects and attempts to resolve differences in definitions presented by the Object Management Group as well as many leaders in the field, including Booch, Coad, Coleman, Embley, Firesmith, Henderson-Sellers, Jacobson, Lorenz, Martin/Odell, Meyer, Rumbaugh, Shaler/Mellor, Wirfs-Brock, and others. : This reference book is ideal for internal and commercial software developers, trainers, consultants who are building sales relationships, and as a primary source for documentation developers.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 636 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (January 13, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0133738876
• ISBN-13: 978-0133738872
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,650,594 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent reference, August 19, 1999

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This review is from: Dictionary of Object Technology: The Definitive Desk Reference (SIGS Reference Library) (Hardcover)

Clear and concise defintions of everything-you wanted-to-know about object technology but did not know who to ask. I've been using OT for well over ten years now and I think this book will be useful for both the newbie and experienced practitioner. Recommended.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the essentials, March 19, 2000

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This review is from: Dictionary of Object Technology: The Definitive Desk Reference (SIGS Reference Library) (Hardcover)

This dictionary should be on the desk of anyone seriously into object technology. It is an essential reference that allows the reader to use the correct terms when refering to certain meanings in different object languages.