Design Foundations: Core Principles and Object-Oriented Patterns (Software Development Principles Book 1) Kindle Edition

You know SOLID. You can name the Gang of Four patterns. But when someone challenges your design decision, can you explain the trade-off—or only repeat the rule?Principles you cannot articulate are principles you cannot apply.79 principles. Zero hand-waving. Each follows the same rigorous format: a clear explanation, warning signs that reveal violations, and markers that confirm correct application. No "it depends" without explaining why.Five chapters cover:SOLID and core design principles—as trade-offs, not commandmentsComponents and dependencies—coupling, cohesion, and the forces that shape themContracts and correctness—the discipline that separates reliable code from fragile codeClarity and readability—why good code explains itselfThe complete Gang of Four catalog—when they solve problems, when they create themReach for this book before an interview, during a design debate, or when refactoring unfamiliar code.Design Foundations is Book 1 of the Software Development Principles series. Language-agnostic. Framework-independent. Built to last.Your foundations determine everything you build on top of them. Make yours unshakeable. Read more