Beginning Software Engineering (Paperback)

Beginning Software Engineering teaches you the practical,hands-on skills needed to design and build robust, efficient, andconsistently reliable software. Using jargon-free English, thisbook uses numerous case studies to demonstrate important conceptsand techniques, and describes methods that can be applied to anyprogramming language. Each chapter concludes with a Try It Out andHow It Works section where you can test your skills with practiceexercises. No previous programming, development, or managementexperience is required for you to learn how to complete essentialtasks within all development approaches including linear,waterfall, and agile. * Understand the concept of software engineering * Explore the pros and cons of major development approaches andlearn the major tasks performed regardless of approach * Discover how tasks are handled differently betweenapproaches

Written for new programmers wanting to build excellent,functional software, Beginning Software Engineering providesvital information and hands-on training.