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.
General
| Imprint: |
Princeton University Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
June 2023 |
| First published: |
2021 |
| Authors: |
Daniel Jackson
|
| Dimensions: |
235 x 156mm (L x W) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
336 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-691-23083-2 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
0-691-23083-8 |
| Barcode: |
9780691230832 |
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