Object Technology: A Manager's Guide

by David A. Taylor

"The first edition set a standard of excellence that has eluded all followers, and I have recommended it to my clients for years. The new edition is a gift to the field and should be required reading for all managers."
- Adrian J. Bowles, Ph.D., Vice President Giga Information Group "One of the most readable introductions you will find. The new edition offers vital insights into the effective use of objects in business."
- Chris Stone, President Object Management Group 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 technology and to provide a glimpse into the future of this evolving paradigm. In updating this seminal work, David Taylor has retained the signature conciseness and,clarity of discussion that made the first edition a best-seller. Object A Manager's Guide, Second Edition , covers the key terms, emerging concepts, and useful applications of objects. Managers, salespeople, engineers, software developers-anyone interested in understanding or implementing object technology-will find this a lucid introduction to the topic. Highlights of this new edition

Genres: Business

205 pages, 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!