Author Archives: Andrew
Review: Adobe Photoshop Elements
A Visual Introduction to Digital Imaging, By Philip Andrews
Beautifully produced, clear introductory book
If you’re new to digital imaging, and trying to get to grips with Photoshop Elements (or any of its relations including its big brother Photoshop) it’s often difficult to understand some of the concepts, and how all the different pieces fit together. If that describes your situation, this book is a very good place to start.
Why Buildings Fall Down
A clear and entertaining book Continue reading
The Tao of the Architect
Philippe Kruchten of Rational has taken the Tao of Lao-Tsu, and created a modern translation focussed on the values and attitudes which an architect should adopt. He says many things which are also said on this site, but much more Continue reading
Articles on Agile Modeling and Architecture
Here’s a list of useful articles by Scott Ambler on either the Agile Modeling or Agile Data web sites. A lot of that material is relevant, but I’ve picked out a few articles which are most relevant to the Agile Continue reading
Software Architecture Organizational Principles and Patterns
An excellent book on how to make architectural changes work Continue reading
VB.NET for Developers
How Technical Books Should Be Written Continue reading
Realizing e-Business with Components
A very good, practical book Continue reading
The Universe in a Nutshell
An enjoyable but challenging book Continue reading
Why Men Don’t Listen & Women Can’t Read Maps
A humourous but serious book which explains a lot Continue reading
The Hut Six Story
An excellent, insightful and inspiring book Continue reading
Core J2EE Patterns
A good book, but with a shorter book trying to get out Continue reading