Software patterns have revolutionized the way developers think about how software is designed, built, and documented, and this unique book offers an in-depth look of what patterns are, what they are not, and how to use them successfullyThe only book to attempt to develop a comprehensive language that integrates patterns from key literature, it also serves as a reference manual for all pattern-oriented software architecture (POSA) patternsAddresses the question of what a pattern language is and compares various pattern paradigmsDevelopers and programmers operating in an object-oriented environment will find this book to be an invaluable resource

The eagerly awaited Pattern-Oriented Software Architecture (POSA) Volume 4 is about a pattern language for distributed computing.The authors will guide you through the best practices and introduce you to key areas of building distributed software systems. POSA 4 connects many stand-alone patterns, pattern collections and pattern languages from the existing body of literature found in the POSA series. Such patterns relate to and are useful for distributed computing to a single language.The panel of experts provides you with a consistent and coherent holistic view on the craft of building distributed systems.Includes a foreword by Martin FowlerA must read for practitioners who want practical advice to develop a comprehensive language integrating patterns from key literature.

Most security books are targeted at security engineers and specialists. Few show how build security into software. None breakdown the different concerns facing security at different levels of the system: the enterprise, architectural and operational layers. Security Patterns addresses the full spectrum of security in systems design, using best practice solutions to show how to integrate security in the broader engineering process. Essential for designers building large-scale systems who want best practice solutions to typical security problemsReal world case studies illustrate how to use the patterns in specific domainsFor more information visit www.securitypatterns.org

Product Description: This book presents the final reports of 19 workshops held during the 17th European Conference on Object-Oriented Programming, ECOOP 2003, held in Darmstadt, Germany, in July 2003. The 19 reports on workshops covering the entire range of object technology and related topics present a coherent and highly representative snapshot of the major trends in the field...read more

Product Description: Designing application and middleware software to run in concurrent and networked environments is a significant challenge to software developers. The patterns catalogued in this second volume of Pattern-Oriented Software Architectures (POSA) form the basis of a pattern language that addresses issues associated with concurrency and networking...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Patterns remain one of the most important new technologies contributing to software engineering, system design, and development. All indications are that patterns will continue to grow in significance as more and more developers rely on reusable design patterns to help them achieve quick, cost-effective delivery of applications...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Pattern - Oriented Software Architecture A System of Patterns Frank Buschmann, Regine Meunier, Hans Rohnert, Peter Sommerlad, Michael Stal of Siemens AG, Germany Pattern-oriented software architecture is a new approach to software development...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)