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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.