This book will assist readers in helping themselves as well as their family members and others they love by learning how to recognize various brain chemical abnormalities.
Architecture is crucial to the success of any large software system -- but even a superb architecture will fail if it isn't communicated well. Now, there's a language- and notation-independent guide to capturing architecture so it can be used successfully by every analyst, software designer, and developer. The authors review the diverse goals and ...
This award-winning book, substantially updated to reflect the latest developments in the field, introduces the concepts and best practices of software architecture--how a software system is structured and how that system's elements are meant to interact. Distinct from the details of implementation, algorithm, and data representation, an ...
Long a standard practice in traditional manufacturing, the concept of product lines is relatively new to the software industry. A software product line is a family of systems that share a common set of core technical assets, with preplanned extensions and variations to address the needs of specific customers or market segments. Software ...
For courses in Advanced Software Engineering. Achieving high product quality, while at the same time meeting time-to-market and cost goals, has emerged as a critical priority for software developers. Quality is often the greatest, most visible product differentiator. With a focus on this quality, Constructing Superior Software provides students ...
The foundation of any software system is its architecture. Using this book, you can evaluate every aspect of architecture in advance, at remarkably low cost -- identifying improvements that can dramatically improve any system's performance, security, reliability, and maintainability. As the practice of software architecture has matured, it has ...
The authors teach 12 secrets of living a grown-up life, one that avoids unnecessary potholes and pitfalls. They share case studies and biblical examples that demonstrate how to embrace one's real self and others--imperfections and all.
A fully illustrated and beautifully presented guide to over 500 species of birds found in Britain and Europe. Including magnificent artwork by leading bird artists, it is an ideal family reference book, with a strong gift appeal for anyone with an interest in bird watching. Each species entry includes at least one full colour illustration, colour ...
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