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Head First Design Patterns by Eric Freeman

Head First Design Patterns

A Brain-friendly Guide

Eric Freeman, Elisabeth Robson, Bert Bates

O'Reilly Media · Print & ebook · November 30, 2004

What’s so special about design patterns?

Object-Oriented ProgrammingJava ProgrammingSystems Design
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A straightforward guide to design patterns that favors usable understanding over ceremony.
Genres
Systems Design, Object-Oriented Programming, Java Programming
Published
O'Reilly Media, November 30, 2004

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What’s so special about design patterns? At any given moment, someone struggles with the same software design problems you have. And, chances are, someone else has already solved your problem. This edition of Head First Design Patterns—now updated for Java 8—shows you the tried-and-true, road-tested patterns used by developers to create functional, elegant, reusable, and flexible software.

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By the time you finish this book, you’ll be able to take advantage of the best design practices and experiences of those who have fought the beast of software design and triumphed. What’s so special about this book? We think your time is too valuable to spend struggling with new concepts. Using the latest research in cognitive science and learning theory to craft a multi-sensory learning experience, Head First Design Patterns uses a visually rich format designed for the way your brain works, not a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep.

Pattern Clarity

A straightforward guide to design patterns that favors usable understanding over ceremony.

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  • brain-friendly design patterns
  • practical pattern fluency

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  • layered explanations
  • instructional, hands-on tone

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Java Programming61%
Systems Design49%
Object-Oriented Programming46%

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Publisher categories

  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • Software Development
  • Java Programming
Authors
Eric Freeman, Elisabeth Robson, Bert Bates
Publisher
O'Reilly Media
Published
November 30, 2004
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Object-Oriented Programming