Title :
Philosophies for engineering computer-based systems
Author :
Lawson, Harold W.
Author_Institution :
Lawson Publishing & Consulting Inc., Lidingo, Sweden
Abstract :
A sound problem-relevant philosophy is the key to achieving successful implementation of complex computer-based systems and software engineering methods and tools naturally flow from this foundation. The importance of a philosophy is illustrated by considering the development of Simula. Several philosophy-relevant factors are discussed and experiences where philosophies have played a central role in realizing complex real-time applications are described. These experiences relate to telecommunication software, automatic train control and power dispatching.<>
Keywords :
Simula; engineering computing; philosophical aspects; real-time systems; software engineering; Simula; automatic train control; complex computer-based systems; complex real-time applications; engineering computer-based systems; philosophy-relevant factors; power dispatching; problem-relevant philosophy; software engineering methods; telecommunication software; Dictionaries; Educational institutions; Horses; Programming profession; Publishing; Resists; Software engineering; Software tools; Systems engineering and theory; Thesauri;
