Object Oriented Design (Yourdon Press Computing Series)

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Summary: Good, but doesn't delve into
Review: Good because it clearly separates analysis from design matters. The five layers-four components approach clarifies what must be done, when and where the results must be put, but it remains an overview of the design process (just the central part of the book is really dedicated to it). It's a good companion to OOA by the same authors. Useful the list at the end of the book either about analysis and design indications to follow to develop projects using their methodology. The chapter about the programming languages contains various syntax errors. I consider this the last in the rank of the three books (OOA, OOD, OOP).

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Summary: Kickin' Butt and Takin' Names
Review: This is one of my favorite books of all time. It was the first book that ever really explained OO in an understandable and compelling way!

Peter Coad offers an excellent, real world approach to modelling using Object Oriented Design. This book optimally fits in with the rest of the series (OOA & OOP) but serves as a stand-alone as well. I bought this book ages ago and still keep it handy. Although the field has evolved since the writing and Peter has expanded his approach and embraced UML as well, the book still serves as an excellent resource for Software engineers.