howard@sessun.UU.NET (Rock Howard) (02/16/91)
Eiffel Outlook, a new newsletter
Feb. 5, 1991
I'm proud to announce the formal launch of a newsletter
devoted to Eiffel, the highly regarded object-oriented language.
Called "Eiffel Outlook", the newsletter is the independent source for
the international Eiffel community, with news, features and discussions
of the practical issues involved in the successful use of Eiffel and
closely related languages.
Rock Solid Software of Austin, Texas will publish "Eiffel
Outlook" six times a year, beginning with the April/May 1991 issue.
Each issue will be 16 to 20 pages long. Of course, "Eiffel Outlook" will
grow in size and frequency as the needs of the Eiffel community evolve.
In every issue, "Eiffel Outlook" will present information that
will enhance users' knowledge and enjoyment of Eiffel. Consider the
following planned columns:
User Profiles. In-depth looks at real world uses of object-oriented
development including valuable insights.
Current Events. Covering topics such as:
* NICE, the Eiffel consortium
* Sather, the Eiffel-like language from the
International Computer Science Institute at Berkeley
* Activities of the the Eiffel users groups
* New Product Announcements and Progress Reports
* Current Research involving Eiffel or Sather
Nuts and Bolts. Small classes or class extensions, often reusing
system libraries or other C interfaces.
Girders and Beams. Class examples chosen to illustrate important coding
techniques, and for general reuse.
Standard Components. Detailed examination of the use of classes
available in various Eiffel and Sather libraries.
BluePrints. Important discussions about object-oriented
analysis and design practice with practical examples.
Of course, "Eiffel Outlook" will emphasize compilers, tools,
and libraries available from points around the globe and on every type
of computer. As an independent source, we will encourage excellence from
the vendors of such products by providing critical and honest evaluations
of their efforts. We will encourage fulfillment of the inherent promise of
large scale, high quality software production.
Call, write, or email me for the "Eiffel Outlook" announcement
flyer and subscription offer. Media kits are available for advertisers
interested in reaching the growing Eiffel market. And please let us know
if you want to contribute articles, code, or news to "Eiffel Outlook".
Thank You,
Robert Howard Ph: 512/328-6406
Rock Solid Software
P.O.Box 163072 Email: howard@ses.com
Austin, TX, USA 78716 or ...!uunet!sessun!howard