--- product_id: 329916937 title: "Elemental Design Patterns, 1/e Paperback – January 1, 2012" brand: "jason mccolm smith" price: "£32.31" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/329916937-elemental-design-patterns-1-e-paperback-january-1-2012 store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Elemental Design Patterns, 1/e Paperback – January 1, 2012 **Brand:** jason mccolm smith **Price:** £32.31 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Elemental Design Patterns, 1/e Paperback – January 1, 2012 by jason mccolm smith - **How much does it cost?** £32.31 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/329916937-elemental-design-patterns-1-e-paperback-january-1-2012) ## Best For - jason mccolm smith enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted jason mccolm smith brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Elemental Design Patterns, 1/e Paperback – January 1, 2012 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31EQjff40wL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Symbology can be crucial *by A***E on Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2012* Much like Linear Algebra introduces and develops a streamlined symbology for many-equation algebra, the author here introduces 'PIN', a method of encapsulating UML and collapsing the pattern-internals to focus on the -external- connections of the patterns.This elimination of visual complexity - while retaining the ability to 'zoom in' for the details - provides an environment better suited to actually exploring vast swaths of code in search of canonical patterns. Or antipatterns.The author proceeds to use his SPQR mechanistic pattern-seeking code in an attempt to identify individual 'Elemental Design Patterns'. That is - the indivisible core elements of the standard higher-level design patterns. In a fashion that is programming language agnostic.Although this work does not comprehensively explore the core canonical design patterns, it is still a solid introduction to the entire area that does not sink directly into the morass of extensive UML. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Heavy theory at parts, but a worthwhile read *by E***N on Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2012* I nearly got lost in the theory parts of chapter 2 and 4, but wading through and taking the time to understand the ideas behind these "elemental" patterns was worthwhile upon reaching chapter 5, the pattern catalog, which constitutes the bulk of the book.The Pattern Instance Notation (PIN) diagram introduced in Chapter 3 was very well thought out, and although seemingly somewhat off topic, I'm glad it was included. It provides a hierarchical structure, which gives a way of viewing your system at different levels of granularity. I'm interested to see if it will catch on with software architects.The example code is in C++ and is well-formatted. Although the description of the book claims it will be part "example-rich cookbook", I'm not sure that I'd consider it to be at the cookbook level of practicality.In the end, I think this was an effort worthy of a read by architects and developers, and I think the PIN diagram system may gain popularity, if software aimed at authoring/viewing it easily became available. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars If you're looking for programming theory, this book is for you *by E***R on Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2013* I bought this book as a gift for my husband, who is a professional computer programmer and university instructor, and he loves it. He says that this book defines the vocabulary and concepts that programmers use to talk about their profession. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/329916937-elemental-design-patterns-1-e-paperback-january-1-2012](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/329916937-elemental-design-patterns-1-e-paperback-january-1-2012) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-22*