Jochen (Joe) Krebs (http://www.jochenkrebs.com) is a Senior IT Specialist for the Rational Software Brand within the IBM Software Group. He is responsible for successful enablement of Rational products and services for clients in the financial sector. Prior to joining IBM Rational he worked as an Instructor and Senior Consultant with a focus on project management, requirements management, software engineering processes and object-oriented technologies using Smalltalk and Java. He holds his MSc in Computing for Commerce and Industry at the Open University.
Object-oriented software engineering (OOSE) without design patterns is like
cooking without a recipe. Patterns guide us with ingredients and step-by-step
instructions for assembling the solution to a recurring problem. In the same
way we rely on recipes in cooking, we experience patterns as repeatable,
proven solutions, and software engineering becomes more reliable and
successful.
As in the culinary arts, where chopping and cutting techniques are
prerequisites for mixing and flavoring dishes, there are many design patterns
for all sort of challenges -- basic, intermediate, and advanced -- depending
on your needs. However, food recipes often contain references to other
recipes that go well with the main dish, thus enhancing the entire meal.
This article will focus on exactly these pattern relationships, combinations,
and variations. It's all part of an emerging tren... (more)
Object-oriented software engineering (OOSE) without design patterns is like
cooking without a recipe. Patterns guide us with ingredients and step-by-step
instructions for assembling the solution to a recurring problem. In the same
way we rely on recipes in cooking, we experience patterns as repeatable,
proven solutions, and software engineering becomes more reliable and
successful.
As in the culinary arts, where chopping and cutting techniques are
prerequisites for mixing and flavoring dishes, there are many design patterns
for all sort of challenges - basic, intermediate, and a... (more)
Jochen (Joe) Krebs (http://www.jochenkrebs.com) is a Senior IT Specialist for the Rational Software Brand within the IBM Software Group. He is responsible for successful enablement of Rational products and services for clients in the financial sector. Prior to joining IBM Rational he worked as an Instructor and Senior Consultant with a focus on project management, requirements management, software engineering processes and object-oriented technologies using Smalltalk and Java. He holds his MSc in Computing for Commerce and Industry at the Open University.
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