Developing Visual Programming Applications using Smalltalk

--from the Preface

Developing Visual Programming Applications Using Smalltalk uses object-oriented visual programming environments to illustrate the concepts of object-oriented software construction. It introduces blueprints as a method to record visual programming applications and includes sample applications using VisualAge, VisualSmalltalk, and VisualWorks.

This is the first book to use object-oriented tools to teach principles of object-oriented programming. It introduces a new approach that allows an easy transition from pseudocode to Smalltalk statements. The author also uses CRC Cards, Responsibility Driven Design, and Use-Cases methodologies to construct one of the larger applications.

Developing Visual Programming Applications Using Smalltalk...

• Helps readers create Smalltalk applications using the three most popular Smalltalk environments: VisualAge, VisualSmalltalk (PARTS), and VisualWorks.
• Saves the time needed to learn Smalltalk.
• Saves money on courses and mentoring.
• Resolves on-the-job problems through case examples.
• Includes relevant screen shots, tables, photographs, and drawings.
• Offers practical guidance and solutions for programmers with limited experience with Smalltalk.

Michael Linderman is the president of Binary Object Systems Corporation. He has developed software applications for the oil and gas industry, government agencies, manufacturing, and real estate. He is also chairman of the Object-Oriented Committee and a member of the York Technology Association. The author holds a master's degree in engineering form the Institute of Fine chemical Technology, Moscow, and a bachelor of science degree in computer science from York University, Toronto, Canada.