This book provides practical guidance on how to apply design patterns in software development, covering topics such as when to use patterns, how to apply them, and the underlying object-oriented design principles. It is written in a visually rich format that is designed for the way the brain works, making it easier to learn and apply design patterns. Format: Paperback / softback Length: 694 pages Publication date: 05 January 2021 Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc, USA You know you don't want to reinvent the wheel, so you turn to Design Patterns: the lessons learned by those who have faced the same software design problems. With Design Patterns, you get to take advantage of the best practices and experience of others so you can spend your time on something more challenging. Something more fun. This book shows you the patterns that matter, when to use them and why, how to apply them to your own designs, and the object-oriented design principles on which they are based. Join hundreds of thousands of developers who have improved their object-oriented design skills through Head First Design Patterns.What's so special about this book? If you've read a Head First book, you know what to expect: a visually rich format designed for the way your brain works. With Head First Design Patterns, 2E, you'll learn design principles and patterns in a way that won't put you to sleep, so you can get out there to solve software design problems and speak the language of patterns with others on your team. Weight: 1278g Dimension: 204 x 233 x 38 (mm) ISBN-13: 9781492078005 Edition number: 2 ed