May 1, 2024
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Understanding Classes and Objects: The Foundation of Modern Programming
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Reading list
We've selected 14 books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Classes and Objects.
Classic guide to design patterns. It describes 23 design patterns that can be used to solve common problems in software development. The book is well-written and clear, making it a great choice for anyone who wants to learn about design patterns.
Comprehensive guide to software development. It covers a wide range of topics, including software engineering principles, object-oriented programming, and testing. The book is written by Steve McConnell, who software engineer and author.
Guide to refactoring. Refactoring is the process of improving the design of existing code without changing its functionality. The book is written by Martin Fowler, who software developer and author.
Classic guide to writing effective Java code. It covers a wide range of topics, including object-oriented programming best practices, performance tuning, and concurrency. The book is written by Joshua Bloch, who Java language architect at Google. He has a deep understanding of the Java language and its intricacies.
Guide to test-driven development (TDD). TDD software development approach that emphasizes writing tests before writing code. The book is written by Kent Beck, who pioneer in the field of TDD.
Guide to writing clean code. It covers a wide range of topics, including coding conventions, object-oriented programming best practices, and testing. The book is written by Robert C. Martin, who world-renowned software developer and author.
Guide to continuous delivery (CD). CD software development approach that emphasizes automating the build, test, and deployment process. The book is written by Jez Humble and David Farley, who are both experienced CD practitioners.
Practical guide to software development. It covers a wide range of topics, including object-oriented programming, agile development, and testing. The book is written by two experienced software developers who have a deep understanding of the software development process.
Guide to agile development. Agile development software development approach that emphasizes collaboration, flexibility, and customer feedback. The book is written by James Shore and Shane Warden, who are both experienced agile developers.
Provides a comprehensive introduction to object-oriented programming using Python. It covers basic concepts such as classes, objects, and inheritance, as well as more advanced topics such as polymorphism and design patterns. The book is well-written and clear, making it a great choice for beginners who want to learn about object-oriented programming.
Fun and engaging introduction to object-oriented programming using Java. It uses a conversational style and lots of illustrations to make learning about object-oriented programming easy and enjoyable. The book covers basic concepts such as classes, objects, and inheritance, as well as more advanced topics such as polymorphism and design patterns.
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