Written by a software developer for software developers, this book is a unique collection of the latest software development methods. The author includes OOD, UML, Design Patterns, Agile and XP methods with a detailed description of a complete software design for reusable programs in C++ and Java. Using a practical, problem-solving approach, it shows how to develop an object-oriented application—from the early stages of analysis, through the low-level design and into the implementation. Walks readers through the designer's thoughts — showing the errors, blind alleys, and creative insights that occur throughout the software design process. The book covers: Statics and Dynamics; Principles of Class Design; Complexity Management; Principles of Package Design; Analysis and Design; Patterns and Paradigm Crossings. Explains the principles of OOD, one by one, and then demonstrates them with numerous examples, completely worked-through designs, and case studies. Covers traps, pitfalls, and work arounds in the application of C++ and OOD and then shows how Agile methods can be used. Discusses the methods for designing and developing big software in detail. Features a three-chapter, in-depth, single case study of a building security system. For Software Engineers, Programmers, and Analysts who want to understand how to design object oriented software with state of the art methods.

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Best selling author and world-renowned software development expert Robert C. Martin shows how to solve the most challenging problems facing software developers, project managers, and software project leaders today.

This comprehensive, pragmatic tutorial on Agile Development and eXtreme programming, written by one of the founding father of Agile Development:

Teaches software developers and project managers how to get projects done on time, and on budget using the power of Agile Development.
Uses real-world case studies to show how to of plan, test, refactor, and pair program using eXtreme programming.
Contains a wealth of reusable C++ and Java code.
Focuses on solving customer oriented systems problems using UML and Design Patterns.

Robert C. Martin is President of Object Mentor Inc. Martin and his team of software consultants use Object-Oriented Design, Patterns, UML, Agile Methodologies, and eXtreme Programming with worldwide clients. He is the author of the best-selling book Designing Object-Oriented C++ Applications Using the Booch Method (Prentice Hall, 1995), Chief Editor of, Pattern Languages of Program Design 3 (Addison Wesley, 1997), Editor of, More C++ Gems (Cambridge, 1999), and co-author of XP in Practice, with James Newkirk (Addison-Wesley, 2001). He was Editor in Chief of the C++ Report from 1996 to 1999. He is a featured speaker at international conferences and trade shows.

About the Author

ROBERT C. MARTIN is President of Object Mentor Inc. Martin and his team of software consultants use Object-Oriented Design, Patterns, UML, Agile Methodologies, and eXtreme Programming with worldwide clients. He is the author of the best-selling book Designing Object-Oriented C++ Applications Using the Booch Method (Prentice Hall, 1995), Chief Editor of, Pattern Languages of Program Design 3 (Addison Wesley, 1997), Editor of, More C++ Gems (Cambridge, 1999), and co-author of XP in Practice, with James Newkirk (Addison-Wesley, 2001). He was Editor in Chief of the C++ Report from 1996 to 1999. He is a featured speaker at international conferences and trade shows.

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Hardcover: 552 pages
Publisher: Pearson; 1st edition (October 25, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0135974445
ISBN-13: 978-0135974445
Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 1 x 10.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 57 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #285,048 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #146 in Microsoft C & C++ Windows Programming
- #85 in Object-Oriented Software Design
- #102 in C++ Programming Language

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yitznewton

Incredible, deserves its reputation

July 31, 2013

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I was a bit hesitant to buy this book, because it's expensive, there's no Kindle edition, and I couldn't really find as much info about it as I wanted to before buying. But I like Uncle Bob's stuff, and when I had the opportunity to get reimbursed by my work, I went for it.

How happy I am that I did. This book is an absolute trove of knowledge and experience. It has a full exposition of the SOLID principles, as well as a primer on the author's strict approach to TDD. Over half of the book is devoted to in-depth discussion of design patterns, with fully developed case studies. I've been using patterns for several years, but this is by far the most accessible work that I've found with this much breadth and detail.

What took me totally by surprise was something I'd been looking for for a while and could not find: a straight-up practical example of pair programming. Bob spends 42 pages on a transcript of a pair session he participated in to do the bowling score kata. That alone almost would have made it worth it for me, because I am curious about good implementation of pairing, and I have no ready examples.

The other point that really hit home as an eye opener was the principle "do the simplest thing that will work." Since coming to OOP and design patterns, I've been too concerned with elegantly engineering things, and sometimes lost sight of the goal and the best way to reach it. This principle, in tandem with the strict "test-first, write one failing test and code it" approach, gave me "permission" to solve problems clearly and simply, without unneeded abstractions.

If you want to expand your understanding of the aforementioned methodologies, and especially if you already appreciate the author's style and perspective, I couldn't recommend this book enough.

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Houman Kargaran

AMAZING - The Reference

February 24, 2013

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G'Day,
This is the reference in your library. If you are in Programming world and you dont have this book, you are missing something that you wouldn't know you are missing :)
Just buy it already :)

Pros: Amazing, detailed, very very powerful concepts. Especially if you nothing on Agile development.
Cons: There is no cons on this book. If you know nothing about programming still buy it, you will need it down the track.

I wish there was a PDF of this book, Or I couldn't find one. I hate reading stuff on paper. Anyway I am about to read this book for the second time ;-)
I have used the methodology in couple of my big projects on mine and it saved my a.. .

Recommendations:
Read it once, like scanning it. Second time read it in details and slowly until your penny drops. Third time just use it as a reference. Don't forget to have your highlighter, and Sticky note with you. Do not lend this book to anyone or you will lose it trust me.

Hooroo.
H.

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Jacy

Puts agile methods into a nice focus

November 19, 2002

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I'd expected a much more detailed description and case studies of agile methods. The actual presentation on the concepts is only that, a summary of the concepts. The rest of the book is a lot more detail on the core concepts of good practice and the application of patterns. This is excellent material and it is well presented and interesting. You'll learn a lot of good insites. The examples were informative but not really detailed enough to leave you feeling you know the material in one reading. This book takes some real study for the informaton to sink in. I bet if your developing code you'll really gain from the re-visiting sections of the book until it becomes second nature. Your going to want to give this book to your friends.

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Mitchel J. Haas

Very deserving in it's own right.

October 11, 2007

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After reading this text, I feel it deserves the attention of other great texts such as Design patterns and Refactoring, even though much of it's content expounds upon the ideas of these two classics. It's my opinion that this text has two strong points: it explains the ideas and details of agile development very clearly, and it does an excellent job of explaining the most popular patterns originated by GOF, plus a few more. The authors style was very good, with most of the examples in Java. Being a C++ programmer, I would have liked to see more examples in that language, but this is not any fault of the author.

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R. Williams

One of the Most Valuable Library Additions in Years

October 17, 2003

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I find myself going back to this book over and over again. It's true that it makes a great compendium of a wide range of topics, but to me, one of the best things about this book is that there are practical considerations taken up that you will not see discussed at length elsewhere. Frankly, I wish Bob had let himself go (by stating some of the other as prerequisite) and explored deeper into that territory. Example: discussion of package structure and marking packages as fixed or volatile, and how to manage dependencies, etc. There is a great tie in with Meyer here. All around great book.

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Cjoe

Great book, concrete knowledge!

March 22, 2017

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This book brings me to another level in software design and architect. As a science background programmer, rarely I and my co-workers encountered architect and design tasks. However, this partly due to the lack of understanding of the real design benefits. The book introduces real-life examples with real codes that greatly improves my understanding of the pattern and the value to use them.

After reading only the first 4 chapters, I already start using the UML design and come up with patterns to solve my current tasks. I would highly recommend this book to my peers.

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Arvind K

The only OO design book you will need

August 21, 2013

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I had loaned this from my library and on reading felt that I had to have this book on my desk. So bought it immediately. This is definitely the most practical OO design book I have read and would gladly recommend to anyone looking for OO design tips.

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Spencer

Awesome book

September 5, 2013

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Uncle Bob's book on Agile software Development is really the only book needed to cover the course in Software Engineering. This talks about the practical aspects of raising the probability of success in programming through better programming practices.

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