Apress Pocket Guides: Designing Flexible, Scalable, and Reliable Software

Sarcar, Vaskaran

Discover a focused and practical introduction to creational design patterns in Java. This book is designed to help busy Java developers quickly understand the importance of high-quality software design, showing how creational patterns contribute to building flexible, maintainable, and scalable applications.

You will explore five key patterns: Simple Factory, Factory Method, Singleton, Builder, and Prototype—along with an insightful discussion on Dependency Injection. Each pattern is explained with real-world scenarios, practical examples, and complete Java implementations using the latest language version. It also includes Q&A sessions throughout the book to help reinforce understanding and prepare you for technical interviews.

This pocket guide is concise and beginner-friendly. It offers a modern approach for busy Java developers seeking to master creational design patterns without feeling overwhelmed.

What You Will Learn:

• Understand the core concepts and benefits of design patterns.
• Explore real-world applications of creational design patterns.
• Implement each pattern hands-on using the latest version of Java.
• Compare traditional patterns with their alternatives, analyzing pros and cons.
• Prepare for technical interviews through interactive Q&A sessions.

Who This Book is for: 

Java developers with OOP experience who are new to design patterns and want to strengthen their software design skills.

Details

Published by: Apress

Publication Date: 2026-02-20

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9798868823138

DOI: 10.1007/979-8-8688-2314-5

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 180