This new edition continues its unique approach to teaching all aspects of object-orientated programming, bringing it right up to date with the latest advances in technology. The book's unique apprach is based around a series of "slides". Each "slide" captures an important notion or concept which is explained and commented upon in the accompanying text. This new edition has been updated to cover important new topics such as Java, COBRA ( and competing technologies such as COM), pattrns, UML, and the Web. It will also cover current trends such as component technology, software reuse, and distributed applications.