Software Engineering: A Methodical Approach

Software Engineering: A Methodical Approach
ISBN-10
148420848X
ISBN-13
9781484208489
Series
Software Engineering
Category
Computers
Pages
588
Language
English
Published
2014-12-09
Publisher
Apress
Author
Elvis C. Foster

Description

This text provides a comprehensive, but concise introduction to software engineering. It adopts a methodical approach to solving software engineering problems proven over several years of teaching, with outstanding results. The book covers concepts, principles, design, construction, implementation, and management issues of software systems. Each chapter is organized systematically into brief, reader-friendly sections, with itemization of the important points to be remembered. Diagrams and illustrations also sum up the salient points to enhance learning. Additionally, the book includes a number of the author’s original methodologies that add clarity and creativity to the software engineering experience, while making a novel contribution to the discipline. Upholding his aim for brevity, comprehensive coverage, and relevance, Foster’s practical and methodical discussion style gets straight to the salient issues, and avoids unnecessary topics and minimizes theoretical coverage. What you’ll learn The main activities of the software development life cycle (SDLC) How to conceptualize, research, design, construct, implement, and manage top quality software systems How to evaluate the impact of software systems on organizations The nature, importance, and scope of software engineering as opposed to programming Who this book is for This book is best suited for students who are pursuing a course in software engineering. Practicing software engineers who need a quick reference on various aspects of the field will also find this text useful. Table of Contents Part I: Fundamentals Chapter 01: Introduction to Software Engineering Chapter 02: The Role of the Software Engineer Part II: Software Investigation and Analysis Chapter 03: Project Selection and Initial System Requirement Chapter 04: The Requirements Specification Chapter 05: Information Gathering Chapter 06: Communicating via Diagrams Chapter 07: Decision Models for System Logic Chapter 08: Project Management Aids Part III: Software Design Chapter 09: Overview of Software Design Chapter 10: Database Design Chapter 11: User Interface Design Chapter 12: Operations Design Chapter 13: Other Design Considerations Part IV: Software Development Chapter 14: Software Development Issues Chapter 15: Human Resource Management Chapter 16: Software Economics Part V: Software Implementation and Management Chapter 17: Software Implementation Issues Chapter 18: Software Management Chapter 19: Organizing for Effective Management Part VI: Final Preparations Chapter 20: Sample Exercises and Examination Questions Part VI: Appendices Appendix 01: Sample Examination Questions and Case Studies Appendix 02: Overview of Fundamental Object-Oriented Methodologies Appendix 03: Object-Oriented Information Engineering Appendix 04: Basic Guidelines for Object-Oriented Methodologies Appendix 05: Categorizing Objects Appendix 06: Specifying Object Behavior Appendix 07: Tools for Object-Oriented Methodologies Appendix 08: Project Proposal for a Generic Inventory Management System Appendix 09: Requirements Specification for a Generic Inventory Management System Appendix 10: Design Specification for a Generic Inventory Management System

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