Title :
Idioms and patterns as architectural literature
Author :
Coplien, James O.
Author_Institution :
Bell Labs., Naperville, IL, USA
Abstract :
If patterns are not about objects, and if they reach beyond software architecture, then what is a pattern? The author explores the relationships that might exist between objects, patterns and architecture, then examines their implications for software developers
Keywords :
object-oriented methods; object-oriented programming; software engineering; idioms; objects; patterns; software architecture; software development; Books; Computer aided software engineering; Computer architecture; History; Marketing and sales; Programming profession; Software architecture; Software design; Space exploration; Vocabulary;
Journal_Title :
Software, IEEE