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Software engineering has faced a recognized state of crisis since the first NATO conference in 1968. Despite advancements, the industry continues to struggle with cost overruns and expensive failures. This book by Springer addresses the root cause of these issues: the fundamental nature of complexity in software development. Because software requires absolute precision, problems that seem simple in plain language become much more difficult when expressed through formal notation. This text examines why engineering reliable software has proven more difficult and expensive than originally imagined. It provides a deep look into why software is inherently complex and how the industry can move past the cycle of failure and rising costs. For professionals in computing and data management, this work offers a necessary perspective on the persistent challenges of software engineering and the necessity of precision in modern development.

Key Features

Addresses the long-standing crisis in software engineering recognized since 1968.

Explores the fundamental reasons why software requires extreme precision.

Analyzes why cost overruns and expensive failures remain common in the industry.

Examines the transition of problems from plain language to formal notation.

Provides insight into the inherent complexity found in software development.

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Hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
03 January 2012
Listed Since
27 August 2011

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