Software Engineering : A Methodical Approach

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 fluff as well as an overkill of theoretical calculations. **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 EngineeringChapter 02: The Role of the Software Engineer**Part II: Software Investigation and Analysis**Chapter 03: Project Selection and Initial System RequirementChapter 04: The Requirements SpecificationChapter 05: Information GatheringChapter 06: Communicating via DiagramsChapter 07: Decision Models for System LogicChapter 08: Project Management Aids**Part III: Software Design**Chapter 09: Overview of Software DesignChapter 10: Database DesignChapter 11: User Interface DesignChapter 12: Operations DesignChapter 13: Other Design Considerations**Part IV: Software Development**Chapter 14: Software Development IssuesChapter 15: Human Resource ManagementChapter 16: Software Economics**Part V: Software Implementation and Management**Chapter 17: Software Implementation IssuesChapter 18: Software ManagementChapter 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 StudiesAppendix 02: Overview of Fundamental Object-Oriented MethodologiesAppendix 03: Object-Oriented Information EngineeringAppendix 04: Basic Guidelines for Object-Oriented MethodologiesAppendix 05: Categorizing ObjectsAppendix 06: Specifying Object BehaviorAppendix 07: Tools for Object-Oriented MethodologiesAppendix 08: Project Proposal for a Generic Inventory Management SystemAppendix 09: Requirements Specification for a Generic Inventory Management SystemAppendix 10: Design Specification for a Generic Inventory Management System 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 Front Matter....Pages i-xxxv Front Matter....Pages 1-1 Introduction to Software Engineering....Pages 3-20 The Role of the Software Engineer....Pages 21-40 Front Matter....Pages 1-1 Project Selection and the Initial System Requirements....Pages 43-59 The Requirements Specification....Pages 61-68 Information Gathering....Pages 69-85 Communicating Via Diagrams....Pages 87-113 Decision Models for System Logic....Pages 115-130 Project Management Aids....Pages 131-141 Front Matter....Pages 143-143 Overview of Software Design....Pages 145-165 Database Design....Pages 167-185 User Interface Design....Pages 187-205 Operations Design....Pages 207-225 Other Design Considerations....Pages 227-240 Front Matter....Pages 241-241 Software Development Issues....Pages 243-252 Human Resource Management....Pages 253-269 Software Economics....Pages 271-288 Front Matter....Pages 289-289 Software Implementation Issues....Pages 291-300 Software Management....Pages 301-309 Organizing for Effective Management....Pages 311-322 Front Matter....Pages 323-323 Sample Exercises and Examination Questions....Pages 325-351 Front Matter....Pages 353-353 Introduction to Object Oriented Methodologies....Pages 355-360 Basic Concepts of Object-Oriented Methodologies....Pages 361-371 Object-Oriented Information Engineering....Pages 373-387 Basic Guidelines for Object-Oriented Methodologies....Pages 389-401 Categorizing Objects....Pages 403-416 Specifying Object Behavior....Pages 417-434 Tools for Object-Oriented Methodologies....Pages 435-444 Project Proposal for a Generic Inventory Management System....Pages 445-454 Requirements Specification for a Generic Inventory Management System....Pages 455-473 Design Specification for a Generic Inventory Management System....Pages 475-536 Back Matter....Pages 537-549 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 with diagrams and illustrations that 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