Building Reliable Component-Based Software Systems

by Ivica Crnkovic, Magnus Larsson

Overview

Here's a complete guide to building reliable component-based software systems. Written by world-renowned experts in the component-based software engineering field, this unique resource helps you manage complex software through the development, evaluation and integration of software components. You quickly develop a keen awareness of the benefits and risks to be considered when developing reliable systems using components. A strong software engineering perspective helps you gain a better understanding of software component design, to build systems with stronger requirements, and avoid typical errors throughout the process, leading to improved quality and time to market.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781580533270
Publisher:	Artech House, Incorporated
Publication date:	07/15/2002
Series:	Computing Library
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	454
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.30(d)

About the Author

Ivica Crnkovic is a professor in software engineering at Malardalen University, Vasteras, Sweden. He received his M.Sc. in electrical engineering and in theoretical physics, and Ph.D in computer science from the University of Zagrab, Croatia. Magnus Larsson is senior software engineer at ABB Automation Technology Products AB, Research and Development, Sweden. He received his B.Sc. in computer engineering from the University of Malardalen, and M.Sc. and Licentiate in computer science from the University of Uppsala, Sweden.

Table of Contents

Preface. Introduction. Part 1: The Definition and Specification of Components - Basic Concepts in Component-Based Software Engineering. Specification of Software Components. Part 2: Software Architecture and Components - Architecting Component-Based Systems. Components Models and Technology. Part 3: Developing Software Components - Component-Based Development Process. Semantic Integrity in Component-Based Development. Role-Based Component Engineering. Part 4: Using Software Components - Dispelling the Myth of Component Evaluation. Component Composition and Integration. Predicting System Trustworthiness from Software Component. Part 5: Software Product Lines - Components in Product Line Architectures. The Koala Component Model. Part 6: Real-Time Software Components - Components in Real-Time Systems. Testing Reusable Software Components in Safety- Critical. Providing Real-Time Services for Commercial-Off-The-Shelf Components. Part 7: Case Studies: Component-Based Development in Industrial Applications - Component-Based Embedded Systems. Architectural Support for Reuse: A Case Study in Industrial Automation. A Framework for Integrating Business Applications. Industrial Experience with Dassault System Component Model.

Editorial Reviews

Focusing on the definition and specification of components, software architecture, software component development and use, product lines, real-time components, and case studies, this book both explains the relevant theory and offers practical guidelines. Benefits and risks are specifically outlined. Case studies represent the process automation, consumer electronics, and software development industries. Charts and diagrams are provided to illustrate key concepts. The authors are software engineers. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)