Fundamentals of Software Engineering (2nd Edition) [Paperback]

Carlo Ghezzi (Author), Mehdi Jazayeri (Author), Dino Mandrioli (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0133056996 | ISBN-13: 978-0133056990 | Publication Date: September 29, 2002 | Edition: 2

This book provides selective, in-depth coverage of the fundamentals of software engineering by stressing principles and methods through rigorous formal and informal approaches. In contrast to other books which are based on the lifecycle model of software development, the authors emphasize identifying and applying fundamental principles that are applicable throughout the software lifecycle. This emphasis enables readers to respond to the rapid changes in technology that are common today. Principles and techniques are emphasized rather than specific tools—users learn why particular techniques should or should not be used. Understanding the principles and techniques on which tools are based makes mastering a variety of specific tools easier. The authors discuss principles such as design, specification, verification, production, management and tools. Now coverage includes: more detailed analysis and explanation of object-oriented techniques; the use of Unified Modeling Language (UML); requirements analysis and software architecture; Model checking—a technique that provides automatic support to the human activity of software verification; GQM—used to evaluate software quality and help improve the software process; Z specification language. For software engineers.

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This volume provides selective, in-depth coverage of the fundamentals of software engineering -- stressing principles, methods, and rigorous formal and informal approaches. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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The long-awaited second edition of Fundamentals of Software Engineering presents the fundamental principles of software engineering and illustrates the application of those principles in the different phases of software development. It stresses the importance of a rigorous approach to the practice of software engineering. Over 350 exercises are provided to aid in the comprehension of the material. Over 20 in-depth case studies show how to deal with the intricacies of real-world problems.

This second edition maintains the successful structure of the first edition and enhances the contents by adding treatment of recent developments in software engineering.

New coverage to this edition includes:

• More thorough treatment of object orientation
• Greater coverage of software architecture and components
• Introduction to modeling languages Z and UML
• Description and case study of requirements engineering
• New validation techniques, including model checking
• Quality improvement paradigms, including GQM and CMM
• More material on software processes, including the unified process
• Several new case studies on process, requirements, design, organization, and systems engineering
• A comprehensive supplement package, including an Instructor's Resource CD and a Companion Website.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 604 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 2 edition (September 29, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0133056996
• ISBN-13: 978-0133056990
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #411,810 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless, November 26, 2003

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W. I. C. Mitchell (UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fundamentals of Software Engineering (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

I bought my first copy of this text in 1992 and it has been my constant companion and mentor ever since. From my early Pascal days in college to J2EE development in present times, I have always found the authors' treatment of the discipline of software engineering to be concise, accurate and relevant to the issues at hand. It is one of those books that code shovellers hate...an uncompromising publication that addresses serious process issues such as requirements specification, rigour, interface design and modularity, and robustness. These matters just refuse to go away, and the authors of this book know it. This book is timeless.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, but please consider that.., August 9, 2010

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alistia agrew (italy) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fundamentals of Software Engineering (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

This book is an introduction to software engineering. It's an excellent book because it's a trade off between many things:

being comprehensive
being up to date
giving you the correct background and fundamental principles, on which every new trend is based
being short enough so students don't complain too much .


If you are a student you'll probably like it. If you are a professional that wants to self-learn software engineering, I would suggest instead "software engineering" of Ian Sommerville, ISBN 0137035152, that is constantly updated with the new trends. Ghezzi's book tends to give a more traditional view of the field.
The informations you receive from Ghezzi's book will probably be valid until the next decade; however, it's not a book for "a la mode" guys who like to follow the trends of the moment.

4 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the best, November 14, 2005

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Alexander (Greece) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fundamentals of Software Engineering (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

Simply the best textbook on software engineering. Concise content and extensive coverage of most conventional SE topics. For students and practicioners who are interested in learning more than drawing simplistic diagrams.