Course Overview
Lecturer
Scott Stanchfield, scott@javadude.com
Home page: http://javadude.com
Phone: 301-609-0545
Feel free to email anytime, but please restrict calls to between the hours of 9am and 9pm. Note that I am generally easier to reach via email and check it often.
Please prefix the subject of all email with [605.707]; this will make sure it stands out in my inbox.
Note: I recommend that you use the class mailing list for communication as much as possible. This can reduce redundant questions as well as get the opinion of other students.
Course Web Site
The course website is http://javadude.com/605.707
The instructor's web site is http://javadude.com.
All details about the course, assignments and syllabus appear on this web site.
Mailing List
Send mail to patterns2008f@googlegroups.com to ask questions, chat with fellow classmates, etc.
I will invite each of you to the group after the first session.
Please use the mailing list for class-related questions, unless the matter requires privacy.
Textbooks
Required
Head First Design Patterns
Eric Freeman & Elisabeth Freeman
0-596-00712-4
Pub: O'Reilly, Edition: 1
Year: 2004
Very cool book. Pretty much the kind of design patterns book I wanted to write. Curses! Foiled again!
Optional
Design Patterns
Gamma & Helm
0-201-63361-2
Pub: A-W, Edition: 1
Year: 1995
Not required, but a good reference to have. Just don't read while sleepy...