Software Design (2nd Edition)

This book provides a balanced view of the varied software design methodologies most widely used by practitioners. Readers become better judges of what method to adopt when working in the field through a discussion of the strengths and limitations of each method. The text provides a general overview of software design within the context of software development along with a general presentation of design issues. It examines the nature of design activities, as well as their applications within software development. Design practices are also reviewed in a concise way based on the more widely used design methodologies. Software engineers looking to broaded their skills in requirements analysis and software design. Software Design provides a balanced view of the many and varied software design methodologies most widely used by practitioners. By being aware of the strengths and limitations of each method, a student is better able to judge which to adopt when working in the field. The book is also valuable for software engineers and project managers who need an objective guide to the state of the art in this area. The text provides a general overview of software design within the context of software development and also of more general thinking about design issues. It examines the nature of design activities, as well as their applications within software development. This text provides a balanced view of the various software design methodologies most widely used by practitioners. It advises students of the strengths and limitations of each method, with a view to helping them to judge which to adopt when working in the field