Reengineering Legacy Software Systems [Paperback]

Howard Miller (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 16, 1997

Reengineering Legacy Software Systems shows how to evaluate systems, identify the problems, and fix them without starting over from scratch. It focuses on identifying the positive aspects of the system and building on them, instead of getting bogged down with what doesn't work. It covers the principles of reengineering and then shows how to specifically apply them to the problem of software engineering.

Reengineering Legacy Software Systems fits in with system engineering books and looks at all the current tools such as CASE, rule-based technology and object technology. Information technology managers and software engineers are faced with the problem of having to solve problems without spending a lot of money and this book will be a great resource for those people.

Mix of theory and practice.
Specific to software, emphasizing techniques and tools required.
Incorporates case studies.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Because technology is changing so quickly, many companies are routinely finding that their existing information technology architecture is no longer working for them. The first reaction is to buy a new system, but this involves an incredible commitment in terms of money, personnel and time. Reengineering Software Systems shows how to evaluate systems, identify the problems, and fix them without starting over from scratch. It focuses on identifying the positive aspects of the system and building on them, instead of getting bogged down with what doesn't work. It covers the principles of reengineering and then shows how to specifically apply them to the problem of software engineering. This book fits in with system engineering books and looks at all the current tools such as CASE, rule-based technology and object technology. Information technology managers and software engineers are faced with the problem of having to solve problems without spending a lot of money and this book will be a great resource for those people.

About the Author

President of Massachusetts Information Technology Research

Product Details

• Paperback: 296 pages
• Publisher: Digital Press (December 16, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555581951
• ISBN-13: 978-1555581954
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,634,682 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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