Practical Objects: Java for Developers

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Course Format and Style

This 5 day course uses the test-case-first design technique that is showing itself to be very effective and practical to apply. Similar to the OO Development course, this course uses JUnit to ensure that all code written has been fully unit tested.

Unlike most programming language courses, this course integrates Java into the development process, showing how Java code can be used to implement designs that have been recorded using the UML notation. Another difference is that Unit Testing using JUnit is a strong focus, as is the use of Refactoring to improve the design of existing code.

Duration and intended Audience

5 Days (tailored versions for companies can also be provided, in-house versions of this course require a minimum of 6 participants)

Participants should have a reasonable understanding of OO design techiques and the UML notation. Familiarity with Java syntax is not assumed.

Course Goals

• Understand how to go from UML Diagrams to tested, running Java code
• Know to use the JUnit testing framework
• Read and understand existing Java code
• Know how to extend existing applications written in Java
• Write good, well factored Java Code

Recommended texts

• There is a dearth of good Java books out there, but Java in a Nutshell is a reasonable place to start (but it only covers Java 1.1)
• Refactoring: Improving the design of existing code by Martin Fowler
• UML Distilled by Martin Fowler for any participants not familiar with the UML

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Pete McBreen, pete@mcbreen.ab.ca