Problems and Methodologies in Mathematical Software Production: International Seminar, Held at Sorrento, Italy, November 3-8, 1980 (Lecture Notes in Computer Science)

Basic concepts for computational software....Pages 1-23 Implementation and testing of function software....Pages 24-47 Program correctness and machine arithmetic....Pages 48-80 Preparing the NAG library....Pages 81-90 Computer-based documentation for the NAG library....Pages 91-127 Transportable Numerical Software....Pages 128-140 Tools for numerical software engineering....Pages 141-151 Portability and other source management problems....Pages 152-185 Remarks about performance profiles....Pages 186-197 The role of computer centers in the field of mathematical software....Pages 198-206 Guidelines for managing mathematical software libraries at computer centers....Pages 207-253 Panel session on the challenges for developers of mathematical software....Pages 254-271