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Practical API Design

Confessions of a Java Framework Architect

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  • The only guide to API best practices across all object-oriented languages
  • Written by a recognized expert with over 10 years experience as the developer and team leader of the NetBeans project
  • A reference that will not go out of date

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Table of contents (20 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxvii
  2. Theory and Justification

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-4
    2. Ever-Changing Targets

      Pages 41-63
  3. Daily Life

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 237-238
    2. Paradoxes of API Design

      Pages 249-259
    3. Teamwork

      Pages 291-302

About this book

You might think more than enough design books exist in the programming world already. In fact, there are so many that it makes sense to ask why you would read yet another. Is there really a need for yet another design book? In fact, there is a greater need than ever before, and Practical API Design: Confessions of a Java Framework Architect fills that need!

  • Teaches you how to write an API that will stand the test of time
  • Written by the designer of the NetBeans API at Sun Technologies
  • Based on best practices, scalability, and API design patterns

About the author

Jaroslav Tulach is the founder and initial architect of NetBeans, later acquired by Sun Technologies. As creator of the technology behind NetBeans, he is still with the project to find ways to improve the design skills among all the programmers who contribute to the success of NetBeans open source project.

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eBook USD 44.99
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Softcover Book USD 59.99
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  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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Hardcover Book USD 79.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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