Design Patterns

Duration: 5 days

This class covers the book "Design Patterns" by Gamma, Helm, Johnson, and Vlissides. We review the patterns in the catalog and look at how they are used in applications. This class is designed for people who have already taken Object Oriented Analysis and Design, or have experience developing Object Oriented applications.

Class Outline

Module 1

Module 2

Creating an interpreter with tools. Patterns used:

Module 3

Complete the interpreter example. Patterns used:

The Tools - code generator, pretty printer, metrics

Module 4

Transaction Processing example. Patterns used:

Module 5

Setting preferences on a user interface. Patterns used:

Module 6

Support of many models of a hardware component. Patterns used:

Synchronizing a set of machines. Patterns used:

Module 7

Data compression. Patterns used:

Design a set of interchangeable graphics tools. Patterns used:

Context sensitive help. Patterns used:

Module 8

Chemical analysis process. Patterns used:

Timer triggering a command. Patterns used:

Review of all patterns

Module 9

Sample Patterns in Java

Larger example - Automated Cookie Maker

Module 10

Design Issues and Patterns

Industry experience with design patterns - Coplien, et. Al.

Required Text: Design Patterns, Gamma, Helm, Johnson, Vlissides, Addison Wesley, ISBN 0-201-63361-2

Prerequisite: Object Oriented Analysis and Object Oriented Software Architecture and Design