What topic in computer science is this?

Question

Hi,

I am trying to figure out what 'topic' this is called, so I can learn more about it.

Basically, I'm talking about designing my applications's architecture. I'm not talking about algorithms. More like -- this class should have these methods and these instance variables, and communicate with this class in this way, this class should have these responsibilities etc.

Can anybody tell me what the name of this topic is called and how I can get better at doing this?

Thanks.

Answer 1

It sounds like you're thinking about Design Patterns. The book you want is GOF.

Answer 2

Object oriented design, I think is what you're talking about. that or else Design Patterns.

Answer 3

Software Architecture

(of which Object-Orient Design is one technique, and Design Patterns is a sub-technique - powerful techniques by all accounts, but not the only way.)

I hate to say it, but the best way of getting better at it, is to do it (which isn't to say you shouldn't study it.)

Answer 4

It is called "Software Design" and if you want to be better at it, you may start reading about "Design Patterns" but please, consider that these patterns are templates, not actual designs. Good luck.