Very much like the example-driven method used by Shalloway and Trott to relate object-oriented software design to software design patterns. I learned much about how to design objects, and about common design patterns. ( )

I really enjoyed this book. I had browsed the Gang of Four book before and it didn't look like a good introduction. This book however is a great first patterns book. I will still read the GoF book eventually, but I think I am better prepared now.