Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (Paperback)

Comprehensive introduction to OOAD principles using UML v1.4, along with tried and trusted techniques for building real-world applications. --Dilhar Desilva, Member of the UML Core Team, member of the UML v1.1 Semantics Task Force, and member of the UML RTF

Develop essential analysis and design skills using UML v1.4

Uncover effective methods of designing fully functional object-oriented software. From analyzing needs to designing applications to implementing the final product, Object Oriented Analysis and Design contains the techniques used by professionals worldwide. Inside, youll find comprehensive instructions to UML v1.4 notation for analyzing design strength. Also included are strategies for debugging software using three major debugging tools (DBX, GDB and JDB) as well as for porting to other operating systems, languages, and platforms. In addition, youll get utilities for maintaining source code and methods of recording error reports, enhancement requests, and regression tests. Loaded with examples, this comprehensive book provides the expertise needed to oversee all aspects of successful design.

• Learn the fundamentals of object-orientation, including identifying objects, their classes, attributes, and methods
  
• Explore information-gathering techniques to determine high level system requirements
  
• Learn how to use analysis documents defined by the UML v1.4 standard
  
• Master advanced design principles and understand what makes for good design
  
• Identify and avoid inappropriate design schemes
  
• Implement advanced design constructs, such as API and threading
  
• Develop an efficient testing system
  
• Understand the differences between stress and scalability testing
  
• Follow examples of debugging using three widely used tools (DBX, GDB, and JDB)
  
• Add valuable flexibility needed when porting across operating systems, platforms, and languages
  

Contents            

  Part 1: What Is Object Orientation?
    1 Introduction to Object Orientation
   Part 2: Analysis
    2 Analysis
   Part 3: Design
    3 Design Dos
    4 Design Donts
    5 Advanced Design
   Part 4: Programming
    6 Testing
    7 Debugging
    8 Porting
    9 Application Lifecycle
   Part 5: Case Studies
    10 Case Study 1- Simulated Company
    11 Developing a Multithreaded Airport Simulation
    Appendix: Philosopher Source Code
Index