A Little Java A Few Patterns

About this book

Java is a new object-oriented programming language that was developed by Sun Microsystems for programming the Internet and intelligent appliances. In a very short time it has become one of the most widely used programming languages for education as well as commercial applications. Design patterns which have moved object-oriented programming to a new level provide programmers with a language to communicate with others about their designs. As a result programs become more readable more reusable and more easily extensible. In this book Matthias Felleisen and Daniel Friedman use a small subset of Java to introduce pattern-directed program design. With their usual clarity and flair they gently guide readers through the fundamentals of object-oriented programming and pattern-based design. Readers new to programming as well as those with some background will enjoy their learning experience as they work their way through Felleisen and Friedmans dialogue.