Chapter 21. Aspects and Beyond

Keeping concerns separate not only makes the system more understandable and extensible, it also gives rise to significant savings in terms of development effort. Aspect orientation—a powerful technique indeed—can help you achieve this. Nevertheless, aspects and even use cases are not silver bullets. They are but just two best practices in software development. In addition to use cases and aspects, you must build the system from the basis of a solid architecture, and you must progress iteratively, tailoring the approach to meet your project’s needs. Once you master and balance these best practices, you can ensure success in your project.

Building a System in Extensions

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