Submitted By: ganelon

Author(s) : Scott W. Ambler
Publisher : Cambridge
Year : Mar 2004
ISBN 10 : 0521540186
ISBN 13 : 9780521540186
Language : English
Pages : 572
File type : CHM
Size : 10 MB

The Object Primer is a straightforward, easy-to-understand introduction to agile software development (ASD) using object-oriented (OO) and relational database technologies. It covers the fundamental concepts of ASD and OO and describes how to take an agile approach to requirements, analysis, and design techniques applying the techniques of the unified modeling language (UML) 2 as well as other leading-edge techniques, including agile model–driven development (AMDD) and test-driven development (TDD) approaches.

During the 1990s OO superceded the structured paradigm as the primary technology paradigm for software development. Now during the 2000s ASD is superceding traditional, prescriptive approaches to software development. While OO and ASD are often used to develop complex systems, learning them does not need to be complicated. This book is different from many other introductory books about these topics—it is written from the point of view of a real-world developer, someone who has lived through the difficulty of learning these concepts.

This book is aimed at two primary audiences—existing developers and university/college students who want to gain the fundamental skills required to succeed on modern software development projects. Throughout this book I use the term "developer" broadly: a developer is anyone involved in the development of a software application. This includes programmers, analysts, designers, business stakeholders, database administrators, support engineers, and so on. While many people would not include business stakeholders in this, my experience is that active business stakeholder involvement is often the key determinant to the success of a software project. Business stakeholders can actively participate in requirements engineering, analysis, and sometimes, in design—it is clear to me that they should be considered developers. Call me a radical.

In this book, you will find a survey of the latest software development techniques and a wealth of knowledge to get you started on the road to agile. Those new to this community will find an overview of the critical areas of the agile software movement. This book will help you become more productive. The agile principles inside will change the way that you view software development and, ultimately, the way you build software.

 

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Dated: 2008-02-02 23:37:50
Re: The Object Primer 3rd Edition
it works just fine. no problem unraring.
Sent by: bgillette

Dated: 2007-11-01 11:39:04
Re: The Object Primer 3rd Edition
Currently, I am (still) using WinRAR v3.42, so that or any newer will do.

But, since my files are simply password protected files, with encrypted content (for security reasons; this is a w_a_r_e_z board after all), I am sure that it is not the matter of version, but rather of using WinRAR instead of some surrogate free applications. Some of them has proven unreliable.

I was not offended. I just think it is unfair to rush and make a call, like you did, over the problem that is clearly on your side, when simple private message to me, or asking for help in the comment, would clear the isssue.
Sent by: ganelon

Dated: 2007-11-01 07:57:56
Re: The Object Primer 3rd Edition
Which version of the WinRAR am I supposed to use? This is my real experience, if my previous reply offend you, I'm very sorry.
Sent by: cougarliu

Dated: 2007-10-31 10:13:39
Re: The Object Primer 3rd Edition
Hehe, that is a funny comment congurliu, I give you that.
Did you ever even tried to, actually, extract some of them (with WinRAR of course), and discover are they really empty after that? ;-)
Sent by: ganelon

Dated: 2007-10-30 15:29:25
Re: The Object Primer 3rd Edition
Don't waste your time and bandwidth to download those files submitted by ganelon, it didn't work for me. Always empty archive.
Sent by: cougarliu