This book lays the foundation for maximizing the use of design patterns by helping the reader view them in the context of refactorings. Groundbreaking work! Part of Martin Fowler's Signature Series, developed with significant input from Fowler himself Ties together two of the most popular methods in software engineering today -- refactoring and design patterns
Helps software designers improve their efficiency and create more robust software The reality of software is that great software designs are not necessarily created, but it is more likely that they evolve. In this eagerly-anticipated new book, Joshua Kerievsky helps the experienced developer see design patterns in the context of refactorings, not just as reusable elements existing apart from the refactoring literature. This fresh perspective helps the reader to learn how to evolve a software design. Test-first programming and merciless refactoring are the key practices of evolutionary design, and the author imparts his unique knowledge on these topics. The result is a classic book containing a plethora of practical advice that will help software designers properly gauge the project at hand, and evolve a design that will give their organization a competitive advantage. .