Domain Architectures

This reference gathers a broad set of domain architectures for software developers who build systems with object-oriented methods and UML. Its approach starts from the whole system and works down, so readers can see how applications are organized before examining the parts. Landmark designs and cross-references to related architectures make it easy to locate a relevant model quickly.

The book's central idea is that many applications share common properties, and describing them in those terms lets designers reuse existing work across projects. By drawing on proven ideas instead of starting from scratch, developers can cut down on trial and error and work more efficiently. Models throughout are presented and documented in UML 2.0, including the metamodels that define them.

Written for working software professionals, it serves as a handbook to keep close at hand during design and development.