You might think more than enough design books exist in the programming world already. In fact, there are so many that it makes sense to ask why you would read yet another. Is there really a need for yet another design book? In fact, there is a greater need than ever before, and Practical API Design: Confessions of a Java Framework Architect fills that need!
Teaches you how to write an API that will stand the test of time
Written by the designer of the NetBeans API at Sun Technologies
Based on best practices, scalability, and API design patterns
The only guide to API best practices across all object-oriented languages Written by a recognized expert with over 10 years experience as the developer and team leader of the NetBeans project A reference that will not go out of date
The definitive guide to API design, this book will be required reading for all designers and engineers involved with the development, testing, and maintenance of APIs.