Software Engineering with C++ and CASE Tools [Paperback]

Michael J Pont (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 20, 1996 | Series: Book & CD

Now in its second reprint, this popular book provides a detailed, practical comparison of object-oriented, process-oriented ('structured') and data-oriented development strategies. A key feature of the book is the use of a powerful CASE tool (included on the CD-Rom) in all of the design examples. These examples cover the whole of the development process, from analysis and design through to implementation and testing. The practical nature of the design comparisons is emphasised by using example programs, in C++ to illustrate all of the discussions. No previous experience of C++ is required in order to make full use of the book, but some previous programming experience is assumed. This book will help practising programmers update their skills to take full advantage of object-oriented design and programming techniques. It will also help students of computer science and engineering make effective use of C++ in substantial software projects.

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This book is intended to provide a detailed comparison of object-oriented, process-oriented and data-oriented software design techniques. Several, extremely detailed, case studies are included, covering all aspects of the software development process.

Please note that this book is NOT intended as a guide to the C++ programming language: only those features of C++ which are required to satisfy the main aims of the book (that is, the comparison of design techniques) are discussed in the text. If you are looking for an introduction to C++, please look elsewhere.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 961 pages
• Publisher: Addison Wesley (March 20, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 020187718X
• ISBN-13: 978-0201877182
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.9 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,166,340 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book, April 21, 2000

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"branj" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Software Engineering with C++ and CASE Tools (Paperback)

Sure Structured Analysis is out of date. Sure this book focuses alot on that. But, I have found this book invaluable. I am using this book in a software engineering class I am taking. The step by step instructions on Data Flow Diagrams, State Charts, etc. are invaluable. This book is giving me a theoretical "history lesson" for OO prog and UML. This book is also a great brush up on C++ and it has decent tips on improving your coding.

If you are looking for a quick reference on OO programming with C++ I wouldnt recommend this book. If you are looking for a good book explaining both methods (structured analysis AND oo prog) then get this book.

I really liked this book. It delivers what it says it will deliver.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Please write more books, Mr. Pont, May 10, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Software Engineering with C++ and CASE Tools (Paperback)

I bought this book for a college class I ended up not taking this term, but have found the book invaluable in brushing up on my C++ skills for a class in Artificial Intelligence.

Mr. Pont explains C++ programming in a clear, concise manner unlike any other programming book I have read. I was having trouble understanding pointers and structs and found the textbook from my first C++ class (over a year ago) useless and confusing.

The author cuts through the nonsense, points out things that I USED TO use in programming that I now know are unnecessary. I can't wait to sign up for the Software Engineering class I bought this book for; by then I'll hopefully be more of an expert in C++, and I know I'll also go ahead and read the "rest of the big picture" of Software Engineering.

The only disappointment is finding that Mr. Pont has no more books available through my favorite on-line bookseller, Amazon.com!!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Too complex, March 28, 2003

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"fahmyjalani" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Software Engineering with C++ and CASE Tools (Paperback)

I highly recommend NOT to get this book. Not only he used to be my Professor from Leicester University. It's like a telephone book furthermore he make something simple to be more complex.
Sorry sir.