>Hi Michael:
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>Here is a great one that I love and use ...
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>Mainstream Objects:
>An Analysis and Design Approach for Business
>by Ed Yourdon, et. al.
>Published by Yourdon Press, http://www.prenhall.com
>ISBN: 0-13-209156-9
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>Short Description from the back cover:
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>Over the past several years, IT has evolved from its supporting role to a determining factor in the success or failure of a business. As a result, object technology is becoming one of the major trends in software development based on its promise of higher productivity as well as improvements in software quality. What's more, increased emphasis on client-server applications is prompting closer examination of an object-oriented development approach.
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>This timely volume examines a wide range of existing object oriented development methods. The authors demonstrate how these methods can be combined into an overall approach which is highly effective and complete - but not necessarily complex.
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>Coverage assumes that readers have experience with information technology, but does not assume knowledge of object technology. Therefore, Mainstream Objects is an ideal reference source for both the novice as well as the expert.
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>Aimed at practitioners, this book offers a practical approach to object-oriented development. It clearly details what to do and how to do it and focuses on analysis and design for effective system development, rather than with detailed programming issues. The authors present an approach which can be easily adapted for use throughout the entire organization and is scalable depending on the size and requirements of individual projects.
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>HTH ... this was great reading for me and fits in well with the concept of The Five Object Architecture.
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>CTBlankenship

Excellent! It looks like I'll have plenty to read this weekend. Thanks!
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>>Can anyone suggest some good books? I'm looking for something on a object-oriented methodical approach to determining client specifications, implimenting designs, etc, throughout the lifecycle of a project.