Smalltalk Best Practice Patterns
In 'Smalltalk Best Practice Patterns,' Kent Beck unveils a treasure trove of techniques and philosophies that elevate programming to an art form. With keen insights and clear examples, he reveals how simplicity and efficiency can harmonize in your code. Dive into a world where design patterns become second nature, and learn to craft elegant solutions to complex problems. This book not only challenges traditional programming paradigms but also fosters a mindset of continuous improvement. Prepare to transform your approach to coding and discover the power of Smalltalk!
By Kent Beck
Published: 1997
""The best code is the simplest one that works, and simplicity is a consistent practice that leads to mastery.""
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This book presents a set of patterns that organize all the informal experience successful Smalltalk programmers have learned the hard way. Understand these patterns, and you can write much more effective code. Understand the concept of Smalltalk patterns and why they work. Then learn patterns for working with methods, messages, state, collections, classes and formatting. Walk through a development example utilizing patterns.Smalltalk programmers, project managers, teachers and students -- both new and experienced.
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Kent Beck
Kent Beck is an influential American software engineer, author, and speaker, best known for his contributions to the Agile software development movement. He is a co-creator of Extreme Programming (XP) and has authored several noteworthy books in the field of software development, including 'Extreme Programming Explained,' 'Test Driven Development: By Example,' and 'Implementation Patterns.' Beck's writing style is characterized by clarity and pragmatism, often emphasizing the importance of simplicity and effective communication in software engineering. His work has significantly impacted the practices and methodologies used in software development today.
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- Authors
- Kent Beck
- Published
- January 1997
- Publisher
- Pearson
- ISBN
- 013476904X
- Language
- English
- Pages
- N/A
- Genres
- Software DevelopmentTechnology
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