Transitioning to Object Technology: A 12 Step Approach

Transitioning to Object Technology: A 12 Step Approach, 1/e

Carl Argila

Coming February, 2001 by Prentice Hall PTR (ECS Professional)

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Object-Oriented Programming-Computer Science

Summary

This book presents "12 steps" necessary to shift from the "traditional" methods of software development currently being used to "object-oriented" methods.

Features

Written in an engaging and conversational style, the book relates the author's first hand experiences as a means of presenting the topics. The book contains numerous anecdotes, illustrations, and sidebars.
Presents the a variety of object-oriented concepts at a non- technical level.
References the same case study throughout the book as it relates to different topics.

Table of Contents

1. Accept the Inevitable.
2. Understand, Understand, Understand.
3. Assess Your Assets.
4. Identify a "Symbioject."
5. Establish Meaningful Metrics.
6. Plan for "The Games."
7. Plan for N-Squared.
8. Jump-Start the Learning Curve.
9. Get Help for Your First Object Model.
10. "Time-Box" Your First Project.
11. Begin that Re-Use Library.
12. Conduct a Serious Postpartum/Postmortem.
Appendix A: Primer on Objects.
Appendix B: Illustration.