Design Patterns Explained, Second Edition is a simple, clear, and practical
introduction to patterns. Using dozens of new C# and updated Java examples, it
shows students how to use patterns to design, develop, and deliver software far
more effectively."One of the great things about the book is the way the authors explain
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been very inspiring for a product I m working on: an audio-only introduction to
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Explained complements the existing design patterns texts and may perform a very
useful role, fitting between introductory texts such as UML Distilled and the
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Explained, Second Edition is the field s simplest, clearest, most practical
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Shalloway and James Trott illuminate dozens of today s most useful patterns:
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on their best-selling First Edition, Shalloway and Trott have thoroughly
updated this book to reflect new software design trends, patterns, and
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