Object-Oriented Design [FACSIMILE] (Hardcover)

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A companion to Coad's Object-Oriented Analysis, 2nd Ed., this important book builds upon three consistently employed methods of organization: objects and attributes, wholes and parts, and classes and members. Written primarily for the practicing software engineer, the authors discuss the role of OOD in the systems life cycle; describe graphical notation for OOD; and disclose strategies for creating a design.

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This exploration of OOD builds upon three consistently employed methods of organization -- objects and attributes, whiles and parts, and classes and members.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 197 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR; Facsimile edition (June 27, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0136300707
• ISBN-13: 978-0136300700
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #639,097 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but doesn't delve into, December 11, 2000

By	Roselli Marcello (Pisa (Italy)) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Good because it clearly separates analysis from design matters. The five layers-four components approach clarifies what must be done, when and where the results must be put, but it remains an overview of the design process (just the central part of the book is really dedicated to it). It's a good companion to OOA by the same authors. Useful the list at the end of the book either about analysis and design indications to follow to develop projects using their methodology. The chapter about the programming languages contains various syntax errors. I consider this the last in the rank of the three books (OOA, OOD, OOP).

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kickin' Butt and Takin' Names, May 3, 2000

By	Robert Masson "phadrus" (Natick, MA) - See all my reviews

This is one of my favorite books of all time. It was the first book that ever really explained OO in an understandable and compelling way!

Peter Coad offers an excellent, real world approach to modelling using Object Oriented Design. This book optimally fits in with the rest of the series (OOA & OOP) but serves as a stand-alone as well. I bought this book ages ago and still keep it handy. Although the field has evolved since the writing and Peter has expanded his approach and embraced UML as well, the book still serves as an excellent resource for Software engineers.