BKPLOPD2.RVW   961204
 
"Pattern Languages of Program Design 2", Vlissides/Coplien/Kerth, 1996,
0-201-895527-7, U$39.76
%A   John M. Vlissides
%A   James Coplien
%A   Norman L. Kerth
%C   1 Jacob Way, Reading, MA   01867-9984
%D   1996
%G   0-201-895527-7
%I   Addison-Wesley Publishing Company
%O   U$39.76 800-822-6339 617-944-3700 Fax: (617) 944-7273 tiffanym@aw.com
%P   562
%T   "Pattern Languages of Program Design"
 
"A pattern is a format ... that documents a solution to a common problem in a
context." (p. 44)  The concept of a pattern, or framework, in object-oriented
programming, is an attempt to formalize program design or architecture.  This
is analogous to the provision that high-level programming languages made for
algorithms, as opposed to mere libraries of machine-coded functions.
 
The material in the book is based on the presentations of the Conference of
Pattern Languages of Programs held in 1995.  These papers have been subject to
the same "writer's workshop" approach as in the first conference, but the
essays are starting to demonstrate a common format and style (cf.
BKPLOPDS.RVW).
 
The result is a less diverse collection, addressing primarily programming
tasks.  Those with expertise in object-oriented programming will find a number
of papers giving specific directions for particular tasks.  Those interested in
the theory of programming will find a number of philosophical issues raised.
 
One reader the book is *not* for, though, is the novice.  The conference was a
meeting of professionals, and the book spares no time for explanation or
tutorial.  The experienced, but not object-oriented, programmer will likely
find this material to be more accessible than the first book, addressing more
common programming and development concerns.
 
copyright Robert M. Slade, 1996   BKPLOPD2.RVW   961204
 
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