Good work, stained by Microsoft hatred.

I have read so far only one chapter out of the four of this book I may update my review later.

This book has a lot of very good material. It does require you to know how to program in Java in order to follow Allen's thread as the book is written as a series of monologues where intimate Java knowledge is assumed. The tone is engaging, however the book goes downhill when Allen uses dumb examples about Microsoft and Bill Gates which only reflect that he's got an immense amount of hatred for MS. I have no problem with Allen's feelings except for the fact that he encumbers the reader into separating the real topic from the hatred he exudes. This anger puzzled me and I googled Allen only to realize that he used to write for MSJ way back in 97... Wonder what happened...

Other Reviews

• Caveat Utillior
• Unique and highly recommended look at design patterns
• Design Patterns explained in a very unique and simplified manner
• Good work, stained by Microsoft hatred.
• Great complement book to the GoF's Design Patterns book.