Object-Oriented Design using UML
Object technology only delivers its promised benefits when the right objects are used--a bad object is worse than no objects at all. This course is all about choosing, planning and presenting the right set of objects in the right architecture. The notation used is that of the Unified Modelling Language (UML).
Duration and Construction
The course lasts three days. Each day will start at 09.30 and finish at 16.30. The delivery is via lecture, exercise and discussion.
The days consist of two morning sessions and three, shorter afternoon sessions, with one hour for lunch. Time will be available after 16.30 for extended discussions or related issues.
Intended Audience
Participants will probably already have some knowledge of object technology although not necessarily at a detailed level. Participants will normally know, and will have used, at least one high-level programming language. They will be wanting to know how to plan their use of object technology. It will be helpful if they have read a little about the reasons for, and expected benefits from, object technology.
Aims
- To experience the insights that are necessary in order to obtain the maximum benefit from object technology
- To understand the rôle of the requirements and analysis inputs, and the way in which they should be used
- To learn architecture and class design techniques
- To learn one way of staging the design process
- To become aware of some of the myths of object-oriented design
- To learn the criteria for assessing the quality of a design
- To learn a design notation--the UML
- To become aware of known design patterns and their sources
- To get to a position where the object-oriented designs that are produced are reliable, robust, extensible and efficient
Deliverables
- Lectures
- Facilitation of discussions
- Direction, assistance and feedback on exercises
- Proposed solutions to the exercises
- Copies of lecture slides, plus explanatory text and summaries
- Reference list of books and sources
Numbers
We recommend that there are no more than 12 participants, with the best results usually obtained when there are at least 8 participants. It is possible, by negotiation and mutual agreement, for more than 12 participants to be present.
Contents
- Introduction to objects and object technology
- Exploring and choosing types
- First services
- The nature of object relationships
- Inter-object dynamics
- Internal class dynamics
- Class management (libraries and other packagings)
- Class design
- Relationship design
- Class implementation detail
- Patterns and pattern languages
Site Requirements
- Data projector of at least 1024 x 768 resolution, and suitable screen
- White-board, preferably not doubling up as the OHP's screen; blackboard and chalk are acceptable
- Flip-chart and easel, with additional flip-chart paper
- It is best if the seating is not fixed. Auditorium style seating, for example, makes it difficult to switch from lecture to group work.
Contacting
Please contact John Deacon by telephone on +44 20 7498 3773; by fax on +44 20 7498 3747; by emailing jdeacon@jdl.co.uk; or by visiting http://www.jdl.co.uk
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