Pattern-Oriented Software Architecture For Dummies [PDF]

Implement programming best practices from the ground up.

Imagine how much easier it would be to solve a programming problem, if you had access to the best practices from all the top experts in the field, and you could follow the best design patterns that have evolved through the years. Well, now you can.

This unique book offers development solutions ranging from high-level architectural patterns, to design patterns that apply to specific problems encountered after the overall structure has been designed, to idioms in specific programming languages--all in one, accessible, guide. Not only will you improve your understanding of software design, you'll also improve the programs you create and successfully take your development ideas to the next level.

* Pulls together the best design patterns and best practices for software design into one accessible guide to help you improve your programming projects
* Helps you avoid re-creating the wheel and also meet the ever-increasing pace of rev cycles, as well as the ever-increasing number of new platforms and technologies for mobile, web, and enterprise computing
* Fills a gap in the entry-level POSA market, as well as a need for guidance in implementing best practices from the ground up

Save time and avoid headaches with your software development projects with Pattern-Oriented Software Architecture For Dummies.

Learn to:

* Understand software architecture basics and implement best practices
* Recognize and utilize patterns, layers, pipes, filters, and MVC
* Create patterns and build your own pattern collection
* Incorporate plans for emerging platforms and technologies into your projects

Open the book and find:

* Software design basics
* Tips for implementing best practices from the ground up
* Patterns for basic programming problems
* Super-versatile patterns for all types of software systems
* Ten patterns every programmer needs to know
* Idioms in specific programming languages
* Links to sites with additional patterns for specific problems
* Different approaches for solving the same problems

Robert Hanmer is a Consulting Member of Technical Staff at Alcatel-Lucent. His work has included development, architecture, and evaluation of highly reliable systems for today's telephone network. He has been a prominent member of the software patterns community since the mid-1990s.