An Integrated Approach to Software Engineering

Here is an introduction to software engineering with the emphasis on a case study approach in which a project is developed through the course of the book illustrating the different activities of software development. The sequence of chapters is essentially the same as the sequence of activities performed during a typical software project. The revised edition updates this sequence for today's standards and adds a valuable chapter on architecture. All activities, including quality assurance and control activities, are described in each chapter as integral activities for that phase of development. Similarly, the author carefully introduces appropriate metrics for controlling and assessing the software process.

Third edition has been revised and updated using today's standards to teach the sequence of activities performed during a typical software project. Updates include a chapter on Software Architecture, use of Universal Modeling Language (UML) as the notation for specification, and greater emphasis on Iterative Development Uses a case study approach taking the reader through the life cycle of applying the concepts to practices on real-life projects The practical orientation shows students how to apply their knowledge to real-life projects in the commercial world As a value-added bonus to the third edition, the author provides a website for support material Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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An Integrated Approach to Software Engineering introduces software engineering to advanced-level undergraduate and graduate students of computer science. It emphasizes a case-study approach whereby a project is developed through the course of the book, illustrating the different activities of software development. The sequence of chapters is essentially the same as the sequence of activities performed during a typical software project. All activities, including quality assurance and control activities, are described in each chapter as integral activities for that phase of development. Similarly, the author carefully introduces appropriate metrics for controlling and assessing the software process.

Chapters in this revised edition, updated for today's standards, include these new features:

Software Process: a discussion on the timeboxing model for iterative development and on inspection process

Requirements Analysis and Specification: a description of Use Cases

Software Architecture: an additional chapter for this edition

Project Planning: some practical techniques for estimation, scheduling, tracking, and risk management

Object Oriented Design: a discussion on UML and on concepts such as cohesion, coupling and open-closed principle

Coding: sections on refactoring, test driven development, pair programming, common coding defects, coding standards, and some useful coding practices

Testing: a presentation on pair-wise testing as an approach for functional testing, defect tracking, and defect analysis and prevention

The text, bolstered by numerous examples and chapter summaries, imparts to the reader the knowledge, skills, practices and techniques needed to successfully execute a software project.

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Software Engineering Challenges.- Software Processes and Process Models.- Project Management.- Software Configuration Management.- Software Requirements Analysis and Specification.- Software Architecture and Design.- Project Planning.- Project Scheduling and Staffing.- Software Quality Management.- Rish Management.- Structured Design Methodology.- Object-Oriented Design and Design Methodology.- Programming Principles and Guidelines.- Testing Methodologies.- Defect Analysis and Prevention.