Design Patterns For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

By Steven Holzner and Steve Holzer

Book Overview

There's a pattern here, and here's how to use it Find out how the 23 leading design patterns can save you time and trouble Ever feel as if you've solved this programming problem before? You -- or someone -- probably did, and that's why there's a design pattern to help this time around. This book shows you how (and when) to use the famous patterns developed by the -Gang of Four, - plus some new ones, all designed to make your programming life easier. Discover how to: * Simplify the programming process with design patterns * Make the most of the Decorator, Factory, and Adapter patterns * Identify which pattern applies * Reduce the amount of code needed for a task * Create your own patterns

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471798541
• ISBN13: 9780471798545
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Ideal for the beginner

Design Patterns are by nature an advanced topic. This book is perfect to start out with. The GoF and a few extra patterns are thoroughly explained with text and graphics and an example is written in Java code for each.

You have to start somewhere

The original book by the Go4 is a great book, but like one reviewer stated, "requires a bit of sophistication". And also it was in C++. However, as time rolled on, more pattern books have come out in the more mainstream languages of today to fill the gap. This book uses Java which is an excellent choice because C# programmers and even VB.NET programmers can understand with relative ease the premise of these patterns from...

Great book

This is a terrific book on design patterns. Each pattern is well explained with numerous examples, including examples where the patterns are already implemented in the Java language. The style is easy-going, making each pattern easier to understand and more palatable. The formal design pattern books may give you trouble, but this one won't--and all the information in the formal books is packed into this one as well.

Practical, concrete examples of patterns...

Yes, patterns are important. But if you try and get your first exposure to them via the classic GoF book, you'll likely be more confused than enlightened. Steve Holzner has a practical, understandable treatment of patterns in the book Design Patterns For Dummies. Contents: Part 1 - Getting to Know Patterns: Congratulations, Your Problem Has Already Been Solved; Putting Plans into Action with the Strategy Pattern; Creating...