Object-Oriented Technology: a Manager's Guide

by David A. Taylor

The first edition of Object A Manager's Guide is widely viewed as the classic introduction to this powerful computing concept. OBject technology offers increased agility, significant time-to-market reduction, and the opportunity to exploit the potential of the World Wide Web by deploying globally distributed business systems. At a time when many of the world's largest companies are making the transition to object technology, David Taylor has updated his book to address the important issues facing the growth of object technolgoy and to provide a glimpse into the future of this evolving paradigm. In updating this seminal work, Dr. Taylor has retained the signature conciseness and clarity of discussion that make the first edition a best-seller.

Genres: Business

Paperback

First published September 21, 1997

About the author

DAVID TAYLOR has written for Smithsonian, the Washington Post, the the Christian Science Monitor and elsewhere. His documentary work has appeared on the Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, the Learning Channel, PBS, and National Geographic. He lives in Alexandria, Virginia."

Reviews

[Jimi'O · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an aiery fairy book, it is to be said, However, as a first year at Uni, doing a computer Science Disipline, this is useful. It puts many Object Orientated concepts into perspective and is Wonderful to view within overall with that subject. It is also very interesting how the author compares the computer industry to the world in genreal. The book starts on the micro details and Gradually gravitates out towards to more 'Domain' and world orientated perspectives. As a 'learn to code book' you wont learn much; however. This is a valuable asset when learning about the fundamentals of OOD knowledge, if only just for comparison and a new perspective. I do wish I did read it in my first and second years.

[Peter · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was OK.

Learned something very interesting: Starting on page 126, "rules" are discussed. That's the kind of info that's missing in classes. A class defines behaviour and state. Its usage etc. ought to be described elsewhere. Hence, rules. Can use some of this in the future.

[Chip Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a quick read, with *plenty* of diagrams. As far a I am aware this book is still required reading at a number of top IT/MBA program.

[Lean · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was the book that really taught me what object oriented programming and design was really all about. I would recommend it for anyone (not just managers) who wants to understand the basics.

[Jerry]

Very Good!