Object Oriented Software Engineering: A Use Case Driven Approach [Hardcover]

Ivar Jacobson (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0201544350 | ISBN-13: 978-0201544350 | Publication Date: July 10, 1992 | Edition: Revised

How can software developers, programmers and managers meet the challenges of the 90s and begin to resolve the software crisis? This book is based on Objectory which is the first commercially available comprehensive object-oriented process for developing large-scale industrial systems. Ivar Jacobson developed Objectory as a result of 20 years of experience building real software-based products. The approach takes a global view of system development and focuses on minimizing the system's life cycle cost. Objectory is an extensible industrial process that provides a method for building large industrial systems. This revised printing has been completely updated to make it as accessible and complete as possible. New material includes the revised Testing chapter, in which new product developments are discussed.

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Amazon.com Review

A text on industrial system development using object- oriented techniques, rather than a book on object-oriented programming. Will be useful to systems developers and those seeking a deeper understanding of object orientation as it relates to the development process.

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"In this book Jacobson establishes a new direction for the future of software engineering practice. It is a thorough presentation of ideas and techniques that are both solidly proven and simultaneously at the leading edge of software engineering methodology." Larry L. Constantine, RODP, Organization & System Consultant



"Object-Oriented Software Engineering belongs in the book collection of every serious student of object methodologies." Larry O'Brien, Editor, COMPUTER LANGUAGE



"Perhaps the most profound and deeply revealing volume on object technology to date ... It is simply a must-own book." Steve Bilow, Journal of Object-Oriented Programming



"Jacobson is in my opinion one of the foremost methodologists in the field of Software Engineering ... I strongly recommend ... this book ... not only for software managers and designers but for anyone who wishes to understand how the next generation of Software Systems should be built." Dave Thomas, Object Technology International

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 552 pages
• Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional; Revised edition (July 10, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0201544350
• ISBN-13: 978-0201544350
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.7 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #222,889 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Standard text for object oriented analysis, January 25, 2000

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This review is from: Object Oriented Software Engineering: A Use Case Driven Approach (Hardcover)

Lucidly describes the fundamental principals of object-oriented analysis, design, and programming. Excellent coverage of object-oriented analysis including the introduction of use cases. Uses an awkward state transition graph that resembles a flow chart in the design methodology. Emphasizes traceability from analysis model to design model to source code. Describes how object-oriented technology impacts specialized topics such as real-time systems, relational databases, testing strategies, component reuse, and product management. The "warehouse management system" case study is more stimulating than the longer "telecom" case study. Compares the OOSE method with other standard object-oriented methods.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Provides some Good Contributions to OO Design, November 5, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Object Oriented Software Engineering: A Use Case Driven Approach (Hardcover)

This book is considered a classic by many. The key contribution of the book is the introduction of Use Cases for requirements capture. Jacobson also provides some good hints on how to develop an OO design after starting from Use Cases.

There are two big weaknesses with this book. Firstly, the book is vague on the amount of detail that should go into a Use Case. This has led to a great amount of confusion and widely different usages in industry. Secondly, the book provides only weak design guidelines beyond those provided for extracting objects from the Use Cases.

Another criticism of the book is that it is written in a very academic tone, which may be hard to understand for some readers.

Another book that covers much of the same ground but in a clearer fashion is Ian Graham's _Migrating to Object Technology_.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really got my gears spinning, September 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Object Oriented Software Engineering: A Use Case Driven Approach (Hardcover)

This book, unlike others in the field, shows an indepth understanding of the software development process. Jacobson has definitely spent time designing real world apps. His view of OO as a mere component in the development of quality software is visionary and pre-dates the overemphasis and primacy given to it by latter day authors. If you understand the large picture he presents, you will go far in the pragmatic field of designing and deploying real systems.