The Essence of Object-Oriented Programming with Java™ and UML [Paperback]

Bruce E. Wampler (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0201734109 | ISBN-13: 978-0201734102 | Publication Date: January 5, 2002

This book can give any Java developer -- regardless of experience -- the firm foundation they need to achieve the full benefits of object-oriented programming. The book combines practical introductions to UML, object-oriented methodologies, design patterns, libraries, and frameworks -- giving developers all the skills they need to begin writing robust object-oriented programs -- and to tackle the entire field of object-oriented development. Leading developer Bruce Wampler begins with a brief introduction to objects and their benefits; then introduces the fundamental concepts of object orientation and shows how they can be implemented in Java -- starting with the basics, and moving on to advanced topics such as object lifetime and copies of objects. He moves on to Object-Oriented Analysis and Design, introducing the essential concepts at the heart of every methodology. Next, he presents the essence of today's leading techniques for building effective object-oriented Java systems -- including design patterns, refactoring, and more. Wampler concludes by drawing on his decades of development experience to share powerful personal guidelines for creating more effective software. For all application developers who know at least the basics of Java, and are seeking to strengthen their object-oriented programming skills.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

You've written some lines of Java code and created a few objects, yet you understand that this doesn't constitute true object-oriented programming. As a Java programmer, you want to get more out of your efforts. This introduction to the basics of object-oriented programming and the Unified Modeling Language (UML) will give you a firm foundation on which to build high-quality software systems that reap the full benefit of an object-oriented approach. This book not only explains the essence of the object-oriented paradigm, but also places it in the context of real-world application development, so you can reap the concrete benefits of programming with objects.

The Essence of Object-Oriented Programming with Java™ and UML, comprehensive in scope, addresses a broad range of essential topics, from initial design through implementation. Familiarize yourself with the basics of objects and how they are manifested in Java, the process of object-oriented analysis and design, and building the user interface. Then explore a variety of recent developments in the field, including design patterns, refactoring, development methodologies, and helpful tools.

Specific topics covered include:

Introduction to object orientation and object-oriented terminology

The fundamentals of UML

Defining classes in Java

Inheritance, association, aggregation, composition, and encapsulation

Evaluating candidate objects

Building the graphical user interface with Swing

MVC (Model, View, Controller) with Java

Development methodologies, including Extreme Programming and the Unified Process

To provide a real-world focus, the book offers numerous examples as well as a small case study illustrating how an object-oriented approach leads to effective, robust, and efficient software solutions. The author's best practices, based on his extensive professional experience, reveal valuable techniques and approaches for successful object-oriented projects.

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About the Author

Bruce E. Wampler, founder and CEO of Object Central, was a pioneer in developing spelling and grammar checking software for personal computers, and the co-founder of Reference Software International, which was later acquired by WordPerfect. During his extensive career, he has worked at Sandia National Laboratory and taught at the University of New Mexico. He has also developed and delivered many successful, real-world applications, and several widely used open source object-oriented programming tools.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional (January 5, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0201734109
• ISBN-13: 978-0201734102
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,205,826 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars very basic, March 11, 2002

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David Vick (Cleveland, Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Essence of Object-Oriented Programming with Java™ and UML (Paperback)

This is a very basic and introductory book into some of the principles of object oriented programming with a nod to the Java language.

The intended audience is for semi-experienced Java programmers or programmers experienced in other languages who want an introduction to object oriented programming. If you are familiar with Java you can safely skip chapter 3. In trying to cater to other languages the book can be misleading in certain aspects of Java. If you are coming from another language, you can just skim that chapter to pick up the basics but they are not fundamental to the rest of the book.

Over all the book is a quick, simple, intro to some of the principles of OO analysis and design. At only 266 pages of actual text, it does not have the space needed to go into depth or to even give many examples. The author does do a good job of explaining the basics of UML and the notations used in different UML diagrams.

As an introductory text this book is sufficient, but if you are looking to learn more in depth you will need another book with more examples and a more detailed discussion of the various topics.

If all you are looking for is the basics or a good start into the subject then this would be a good book to start with. It will give you a solid foundation on which to build your knowledge of OO analysis and design.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The emphasis is on object-oriented principles, not Java, January 19, 2003

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Charles Ashbacher (Marion, Iowa United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Essence of Object-Oriented Programming with Java™ and UML (Paperback)

The world of programming is changing, and in my opinion, the change is welcome. The Unified Modeling Language or UML used to be reserved for advanced programmers in large projects. However, the basics of the UML are easy to understand and provides an excellent way to represent classes and their interactions. Therefore, more authors of introductory programming texts are using the UML in their books. This is a welcome addition, and I am now puzzled when I see a book where it is not used. I do not understand why anyone would use the standard bubble tree diagram to describe inheritance when a UML diagram could be used.
The next question to settle then becomes how well the UML is used and integrated into the presentation of the principles of object-oriented programming. My response to that question is also an affirmative. Wampler uses the combination of UML and Java to explain the fundamentals of object-oriented programming in a way that anyone with programming experience can follow. He also does not commit the error of using too much code in the book. Code is used only when necessary and only enough to make the crucial point. If there is a flaw, it is that there is not enough code in the book. There are times when I thought that an extra example would have been beneficial. However, that is a debatable point and not a serious flaw.
If I were teaching an introductory course in object-oriented programming, this is the text I would use. The emphasis in such courses should be on the principles of object-oriented programming and not the features of a language. In my experience, students quickly learn the syntax of a language, but the organizational strategies used to make programs comes much more slowly. Wampler takes the right approach and I recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn object-oriented programming.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The emphasis is on object-oriented principles, not Java, January 19, 2003

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Charles Ashbacher (Marion, Iowa United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Essence of Object-Oriented Programming with Java™ and UML (Paperback)

The world of programming is changing, and in my opinion, the change is welcome. The Unified Modeling Language or UML used to be reserved for advanced programmers in large projects. However, the basics of the UML are easy to understand and provides an excellent way to represent classes and their interactions. Therefore, more authors of introductory programming texts are using the UML in their books. This is a welcome addition, and I am now puzzled when I see a book where it is not used. I do not understand why anyone would use the standard bubble tree diagram to describe inheritance when a UML diagram could be used.
The next question to settle then becomes how well the UML is used and integrated into the presentation of the principles of object-oriented programming. My response to that question is also an affirmative. Wampler uses the combination of UML and Java to explain the fundamentals of object-oriented programming in a way that anyone with programming experience can follow. He also does not commit the error of using too much code in the book. Code is used only when necessary and only enough to make the crucial point. If there is a flaw, it is that there is not enough code in the book. There are times when I thought that an extra example would have been beneficial. However, that is a debatable point and not a serious flaw.
If I were teaching an introductory course in object-oriented programming, this is the text I would use. The emphasis in such courses should be on the principles of object-oriented programming and not the features of a language. In my experience, students quickly learn the syntax of a language, but the organizational strategies used to make programs comes much more slowly. Wampler takes the right approach and I recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn object-oriented programming.