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Essence of Software : Why Concepts Matter for Great Design by Daniel Jackson (2023, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherPrinceton University Press

ISBN-100691230838

ISBN-139780691230832

eBay Product ID (ePID)9058362967

Product Key Features

Number of Pages336 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameEssence of Software : Why concepts Matter for Great Design

Publication Year2023

SubjectUser Interfaces, Computer Science, Software Development & Engineering / Systems Analysis & Design

TypeTextbook

AuthorDaniel Jackson

Subject AreaComputers

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight18.4 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width5.7 in

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Intended AudienceCollege Audience

TitleLeadingThe

Dewey Edition23

ReviewsThis book gives new answers to old questions, offering a fresh perspective on software design, with examples from over 100 familiar apps. It's accessible to anyone--strategist, marketer, manager, designer, or programmer--who wants software that is more empowering, dependable, and delightful to use., This book gives new answers to old questions, offering a fresh perspective on software design, with examples from over 100 familiar apps. It's accessible to anyone -- strategist, marketer, manager, designer, or programmer -- who wants software that is more empowering, dependable, and delightful to use., Finalist for the PROSE Award in Computing and Information Sciences, Association of American Publishers

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal005.1

SynopsisAs our dependence on technology increases, the design of software -- which shapes functionality and user experience -- matters more than ever before. Why then is so much software flawed? Why hasn't there been a systematic and scalable way to create software that is easy to use, robust, and secure?Examining these issues in depth, The Essence of Software introduces a theory of software design that gives new answers to old questions. Daniel Jackson explains that a software system should be viewed as a collection of interacting concepts, breaking the functionality into manageable parts and providing a new framework for thinking about design. Through this radical and original perspective, Jackson lays out a practical and coherent path, accessible to anyone -- from strategist and marketer to UX designer, architect, or programmer--for making software that is empowering, dependable, and a delight to use.Jackson explores every aspect of concepts -- what they are and aren't, how to identify them, how to define them, and more -- and offers prescriptive principles and practical tips that can be applied cost-effectively in a wide range of domains. He applies these ideas to contemporary software designs, drawing examples from leading software manufacturers such as Adobe, Apple, Dropbox, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Twitter, and others. Jackson shows how concepts let designers preserve and reuse design knowledge, rather than starting from scratch in every project.An argument against the status quo and a guide to improvement for both working designers and novices to the field, The Essence of Software brings a fresh approach to software and its creation. 'This book gives new answers to old questions, offering a fresh perspective on software design, with examples from over 100 familiar apps. It's accessible to anyone -- strategist, marketer, manager, designer, or programmer -- who wants software that is more empowering, dependable, and delightful to use.' - MIT News, A revolutionary concept-based approach to thinking about, designing, and interacting with software As our dependence on technology increases, the design of software matters more than ever before. Why then is so much software flawed? Why hasn't there been a systematic and scalable way to create software that is easy to use, robust, and secure? Examining these issues in depth, The Essence of Software introduces a theory of software design that gives new answers to old questions. Daniel Jackson explains that a software system should be viewed as a collection of interacting concepts, breaking the functionality into manageable parts and providing a new framework for thinking about design. Through this radical and original perspective, Jackson lays out a practical and coherent path, accessible to anyone--from strategist and marketer to UX designer, architect, or programmer--for making software that is empowering, dependable, and a delight to use. Jackson explores every aspect of concepts--what they are and aren't, how to identify them, how to define them, and more--and offers prescriptive principles and practical tips that can be applied cost-effectively in a wide range of domains. He applies these ideas to contemporary software designs, drawing examples from leading software manufacturers such as Adobe, Apple, Dropbox, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Twitter, and others. Jackson shows how concepts let designers preserve and reuse design knowledge, rather than starting from scratch in every project. An argument against the status quo and a guide to improvement for both working designers and novices to the field, The Essence of Software brings a fresh approach to software and its creation.

LC Classification NumberQA76.76.D47