Applying UML and Patterns: An Introduction to Object-Oriented Analysis and Design and Iterative Development

by Craig Larman

Book Overview

The mastery of object-oriented analysis and design (OOA/D) principles andconcepts is critical for anyone seeking to create robust and maintainable objectsystems. This third edition presents a well-defined roadmap, so the reader canmove along a step-by-step process from requirements gathering all the way tocode generation. The author teaches the skill of OOA/D using the latestversion of the industry standard modeling language (UML 2.0). He also...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0131489062
• ISBN13: 9780131489066
• Release Date: October 2004
• Publisher: Pearson
• Length: 703 Pages
• Weight: 3.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 8.3" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

Best Intro to OOA/D using UML, Patterns, Agile UP, and Java!

Craig Larman's writing style is extremely friendly. It might appear initially - as it did to me - that the book is repetitive. But, as I persevered I realized that the book quite justifiably reiterates those fundamental concepts that bear repetition because they desperately need to be driven home.This painstakingly well-produced book is an absolute pleasure to read as it introduces a veritable barrage of concepts at an ever-so-gentle pace suitable for an introduction.Once you've been introduced to domain models, use-case models, assigning responsibilities, design models, implementation models, patterns, and UP all using the industry standard UML and Java code, you're truly ready to tackle those advanced books (like Design Patterns by Gamma et al) that we all want to read but cannot really appreciate without a proper grounding in the fundamentals.Larman has taken great pains to keep this book on the cutting edge of technology. He continually refers to the latest advances in all the related technology areas. He also lists the most appropriate references to the best books and research papers in the respective fields.As a practitioner with 12 years of experience developing and architecting software systems, I unhesitatingly give this book my HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION!

Great Introduction To OO Analysis and Design

This book is the best introduction I have seen to object-oriented analysis and design. It explains the 'Unified Process' of analysis and design, including UML and the use of patterns. I am a big fan of this book because it emphasizes the "why"--the reason for each element of the process from a business perspective. For example, instead of simply offering a recipe for writing use cases, the book talks about why one might include or exclude specific elements to achieve specific objectives.Those (like me) who have avoided Unified Process because it looks too rigid, bureaucratic, and form-laden will love this book. The author argues convincingly that UP is best implemented in an iterative process that looks more like Extreme Programming than the cumbersome waterfall process one typically associates with UP. Then the book shows how to implement a UP process in enough detail, with enough examples, and with enough flexibility, that a project leader can readily put this form of UP into practice.I have avoided UP for years, but this book may have made a convert out of me. It's the first book I have seen that makes an effective business case for UP and presents a practical guide to its implementation. I have no hesitation recommending it to anyone, from novice project leaders to seasoned software architects.

Concise and easy-to-read

Craig Larman provides the reader with simple, easy-to-follow examples of UML and pattern application, with few deep theoretical or philisophical discussions of development process. This style offers the new user of UML a good guide to applied modeling concepts, without bogging he/she down in academic arguments. If you are going to buy a single book to learn UML, I highly recommend this one, as it goes beyond simply describing the notation, and illustrates its use through simple guidelines. Other books are necessary to fully understand the complexities of UML, patterns, and design process, but this one fills a huge gap for the beginner market.

The best book to become a proficient software engineer

The book is a perfect balance of UML diagrams and artifacts, and code. Larman guides through each step of gathering user requirements, analysis, design, and coding. The mapping of diagrams to the actual code is very impressive. Larman makes UML look so easy. Book follows one point-of-sale example and illustrates the development cycle step by step.

The first book you should read to learn UML!

Craig Larman did a splendid job simplifying UML. I bought this book along with the official UML user guide and I prefer reading this book because of how it made UML look so easy. What's so impressive about this book is that the author stays with one example throughout the book, and clearly illustrates the relationships and dependencies amongst different UML diagrams and artifacts. He even shows you how to map the diagrams to actual Java code! Larman's explanations of the different design patterns is also invaluable. I haven't heard of design patterns before, and this book helped me have a deeper appreciation of patterns to create better object-oriented software.