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What are three key objectives of software design principles?
What are three key objectives of software design principles?
Understand the importance of design principles, Learn key principles like modularity, DRY, and SOLID, Apply these principles to real-world scenarios.
Software that adheres to well-defined design principles is generally less flexible to change.
Software that adheres to well-defined design principles is generally less flexible to change.
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What is modularity in software design?
What is modularity in software design?
Breaking a system into smaller, independent parts.
What does DRY stand for in software design?
What does DRY stand for in software design?
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Which design principle focuses on ensuring that a class or module has only one specific responsibility?
Which design principle focuses on ensuring that a class or module has only one specific responsibility?
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Which design principle addresses the ability to extend software functionality without modifying existing code?
Which design principle addresses the ability to extend software functionality without modifying existing code?
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Which design principle ensures that derived classes can be used interchangeably with their base classes without introducing errors?
Which design principle ensures that derived classes can be used interchangeably with their base classes without introducing errors?
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Which design principle promotes the creation of smaller, more specific interfaces instead of large, monolithic ones?
Which design principle promotes the creation of smaller, more specific interfaces instead of large, monolithic ones?
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Which design principle advocates for depending on abstractions rather than concrete implementations?
Which design principle advocates for depending on abstractions rather than concrete implementations?
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Applying design principles always comes with zero trade-offs in software development.
Applying design principles always comes with zero trade-offs in software development.
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In what scenario might you consider using the Single Responsibility Principle in a task management application?
In what scenario might you consider using the Single Responsibility Principle in a task management application?
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How can the Open/Closed Principle be applied in a task management app?
How can the Open/Closed Principle be applied in a task management app?
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What is the benefit of using the Dependency Inversion Principle in a task management application?
What is the benefit of using the Dependency Inversion Principle in a task management application?
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Which design principles are applied to the TaskManager class in a final design solution for a task management app?
Which design principles are applied to the TaskManager class in a final design solution for a task management app?
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Which design principles are applied to the CategoryManager class in a final design solution for a task management app?
Which design principles are applied to the CategoryManager class in a final design solution for a task management app?
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Which design principles are applied to the ReminderService class in a final design solution for a task management app?
Which design principles are applied to the ReminderService class in a final design solution for a task management app?
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Which design principles are applied to the INotificationService interface in a final design solution for a task management app?
Which design principles are applied to the INotificationService interface in a final design solution for a task management app?
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Study Notes
Software Design Principles
- Good software design relies on core principles to ensure scalability, maintainability, and flexibility.
- Understanding these principles is crucial for developing robust and adaptable systems.
Introduction
- The presentation will delve into the core principles of software design.
- Objectives include understanding the importance of design principles, learning key principles like modularity, DRY, and SOLID, and applying these principles to real-world scenarios.
Importance of Software Design Principles
- Software adhering to design principles is easier to test and debug.
- It's more flexible to change and resilient to breaking when new features are added.
- A real-world example of poor design is a poorly-designed e-commerce website.
Fundamental Design Principles
- Modularity: Breaking a system into smaller, independent parts.
- DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself): Avoiding redundant code.
- KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid): Simplifying design to avoid over-engineering.
Refactor Poor Design
- Shows example code of a poorly designed program, and the refactored version following design principles.
- Refactored code demonstrates modularity, by breaking the code into smaller, independent classes for discount calculation and email sending.
SOLID Principles Overview
- SRP (Single Responsibility Principle): A class should have only one reason to change.
- OCP (Open/Closed Principle): Software entities (classes, modules, functions, etc.) should be open for extension, but closed for modification.
- LSP (Liskov Substitution Principle): Subtypes must be substitutable for their base types without altering the correctness of the program.
- ISP (Interface Segregation Principle): Many client-specific interfaces are better than one general-purpose interface.
- DIP (Dependency Inversion Principle): High-level modules should not depend on low-level modules. Both should depend on abstractions. Abstractions should not depend on details. Details should depend on abstractions.
SRP: Single Responsibility Principle
- A practical example illustrates the SRP using a
Bookclass with acheckAvailabilitymethod. Demonstrates how a class with a singular responsibility is better organized.
OCP: Open/Closed Principle
- The example code shows how to design
TaskCategoryclasses (e.g., personal, work, health) adhering to the OCP. Adding new categories doesn't require modifying existing code.
LSP: Liskov Substitution Principle
- Example classes
RectangleandCircle, both inheriting from an abstractShapeclass, demonstrate how to design subtypes that can be substituted for their base types without affecting program behavior and how to maintain proper inheritance. The classes conform to the concept of substitutability.
ISP: Interface Segregation Principle
- Presentation showcases how to implement separate interfaces (
AdminInterfaceandCustomerInterface) for different functionalities (managing users and browsing products), improving code organization and reducing dependencies.
DIP: Dependency Inversion Principle
- Using an interface (
NotificationService) for sending notifications (email or SMS), the ReminderService only interacts with the interface and isn't tied to a specific implementation. This decoupling increases flexibility.
Common Design Trade-offs
- Balancing modularity with performance.
- Ensuring flexibility without introducing unnecessary complexity.
- Prioritizing reusability versus meeting strict deadlines.
- Weighing design principles against project goals and constraints.
Case Study: Task Management App
- Scenario outlines creating tasks with deadlines, categorizing tasks as personal or work, and sending reminders for overdue tasks.
Solution: Task Management App
- Solutions using SRP, OCP, and DIP to manage tasks, categories, and reminders.
Single Responsibility Principle (SRP)
- Example code implementing SRP for task creation, categorization, and reminders. Separating responsibilities to improve code maintainability and flexibility.
Open/Closed Principle (OCP)
- Presents the design of categories allowing extending functionality without changing existing code as new categories are introduced.
Dependency Inversion Principle (DIP)
- Provides a design demonstrating the DIP through notification categories such as email or SMS. Shows how to decouple the remainder service and notification services to improve maintainability and flexibility.
Trade-offs and Final Design
- Summary table of classes and their responsibilities, along with the design principles applied for the task management app.
Wrap-Up and Q&A
- Summary of design principles, and their importance; modularity, DRY, KISS, and SOLID. Followed with a prompt to apply the knowledge.
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This quiz explores essential software design principles such as modularity, DRY, and KISS. Understanding these principles is vital for creating scalable and maintainable systems. Apply these concepts to improve software architecture and real-world applications.
