Keystone Object-oriented and TDD concepts linking to other articles I wrote on each

Notes are heavily bases on Learning Object-Oriented Programming, Design and TDD with Pharo

Objectives

Before reading a programming book, I like to read the table of contents, introduction and preface to pull out the key concepts that will be covered in the book. That way, I can read in a more focused manner and revisit the list of concepts I captured to check that I understand them.

My plan is to use this entry as a keystone entry that links to other articles I have written about each of the concepts outlined below, supplemented with other research from sources outside of the book for cross-reference.

Object-oriented programming concepts

• Objects / Classes
• Messages / Methods
• self and its semantics

Object-oriented design concepts

• Class responsibility collaboration
• Delegation
• Message sends are choice
• Message sends are plans for reuse
• The "Don't ask, tell" principle
• Tests are your life ensurance
• Polymorphism

Additional Concepts

• Syntax
• Tests
• Software refactorings

Projects

• Simple Counter
• Isograms
• Pangrams
• Palindromes
• Converter
• An electronic wallet
• A simple embedded DSL
• Expression interpreter
• Printing
• A simple network simulator
• Snakes and ladders
• Tiny Chat