A bit of reading

Last week, by walking in a library I came across on a book of Craig Larman: “UML et Design Patterns” (it was a french edition). After some researches, it would seem that this person is a important specialist in UML and Design Patterns seen the number of books that he wrote. I therefore borrowed the book and I began reading passages.

Although the book is aimed at more project manager or concerned and/or confirmed developers, it really remains very pedagogic behind its technical side. A study of unique case is followed throughout chapters and acts as reference for every example. However, it should not expect to find an exhaustive study of notation UML or ultra-complete diagrams, in effect, the book applies primarily oneself to present the interest of recourse to UML in a cycle of iterative development as Unified Process. In the Patterns’ part, the author treats models of responsibilities (Pattern GRASP) and GoF (gang Of Four).

In conclusion, I would say that it is a good book though a bit difficult by instant but always very pedagogic. On the contrary, I found shame that there is not CD with the book and containing of source code to continue study ourselves.