May 1, 2024
Updated May 10, 2025
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Objects are a fundamental concept in modern software development, forming the basis of a programming paradigm known as Object-Oriented Programming (OOP). At a high level, an object in programming is a self-contained unit that bundles together data (its attributes or properties) and the functions (its methods or behaviors) that operate on that data. This approach allows developers to model real-world things or abstract concepts as objects within their software, making complex systems easier to design, build, and maintain.
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Objects.
A must-read for Java developers, covering best practices for writing object-oriented code.
A classic work on design patterns for object-oriented programming, providing reusable solutions to common software design problems.
A comprehensive guide to the C++ programming language, including object-oriented concepts.
A practical guide to designing software that is aligned with the business domain, using object-oriented techniques.
A comprehensive guide to the Java programming language, including object-oriented concepts.
A practical guide to writing clean and maintainable code, including how to apply object-oriented principles.
A comprehensive guide to object-oriented analysis and design, covering the Unified Modeling Language (UML).
A practical guide to software development, including advice on object-oriented programming.
A guide to refactoring code, including how to improve object-oriented design.
An introduction to the fundamentals of object-oriented programming using Python.
A visually appealing and accessible introduction to design patterns, using Java as an example language.
A practical guide to object-oriented programming using Java and the BlueJ development environment, suitable for beginners.
It teaches the basics of object-oriented programming through Java. While it doesn't delve into advanced topics, it's a comprehensive book for beginners who want to learn Java and object-oriented programming.
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