Software Engineering

"Collaboration Explained"

Facilitation Skills for Collaborative Leaders

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Helps agile practitioners understand and manage complex organizational and team dynamics, providing advice and colorful anecdotes. This title presents techniques for ensuring effective collaboration in agile software projects, from iteration and release planning, through project chartering, and through post-project retrospectives. With illustrations. Paperback, 456 pages. Size: 235 x 178 mm. Weight: 636g.

Author: Tabaka, Jean
ISBN: 0321268776
Publisher: Pearson Education (Us)
Date: 2006 (United States)
Readership: Tertiary Education (Us: College) Software Engineering

"Agile Web Development With Rails"

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"Pragmatic Programmers" series; Helps you learn how to use Rails Active Record to connect business objects and database tables. With illustrations. 2 rev ed. Paperback, 720 pages. Size: 224 x 192 mm. Weight: 1112g.

Author: Thomas, Dave Heinemeier, David Breedt, Leon
ISBN: 0977616630
Publisher: The Pragmatic Programmers
Date: 2007 (United States)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Software Engineering

"Pragmatic Version Control Using Cvs"

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"Pragmatic Programmers" series; Version control systems don't have to be complicated or time-consuming. This recipe-based approach to using the CVS system should get you up and running quickly and correctly. Half of all project teams in the US don't use any version control at all and many others experience problems. But you can learn to use CVS the right way - the pragmatic way. With illustrations. 2. Paperback, 176 pages. Size: 223 x 195 mm. Weight: 368g.

Author: Thomas, Dave Hunt, Andy
ISBN: 0974514004
Publisher: The Pragmatic Programmers
Date: 2003 (United States)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Software Engineering

"Pragmatic Unit Testing in C# With Nunit"

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Provides teams ways to introduce unit testing into their process, resulting in higher quality and fewer bugs. This book covers two aspects: showing developers both how to test and helping them determine what to test. With illustrations. 2 rev ed. Paperback, 240 pages. Size: 228 x 190 mm. Weight: 508g.

Author: Thomas, Dave Hunt, Andy Hargett, Matt
ISBN: 0977616673
Publisher: The Pragmatic Programmers
Date: 2007 (United States)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Software Engineering

"Game Design"

From Blue Sky to Green Light

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Takes us on a journey through the game-design process, from the initial blue sky sessions to pitching for a green light. This book discusses the decision and brainstorming phase, character development and story wrap, creation of content and context outlines, flowcharting game play, and creating design documents. With illustrations. Paperback, 350 pages. Size: 235 x 191 mm. Weight: 561g.

Author: Todd, Deborah
ISBN: 156881318X
Publisher: A K Peters
Date: 2007 (United States)
Readership: Undergraduate Software Engineering

"Multimedia: Making It Work"

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Covers various technological advances in multimedia. This title shows how to plan and manage multimedia projects, from dynamic CD-ROMs and DVDs to professional websites. Each chapter includes step-by-step instructions, full-color illustrations and screenshots, self-quizzes, and hands-on projects. With illustrations (chiefly col.). 7 rev ed. Paperback, 514 pages. Size: 271 x 210 mm. Weight: 505g.

Author: Vaughan, Tay
ISBN: 0072264519
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Date: 2007 (United States)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Software Engineering

"Building Secure Software"

How to Avoid Security Problems the Right Way

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"Addison-Wesley Professional Computing (Hardcover)" series; Shows you how to avoid security problems the right way. With illustrations. Hardback, 528 pages. Size: 235 x 187 mm. Weight: 987g.

Author: Viega, John McGraw, Gary
ISBN: 020172152X
Publisher: Pearson Education (Us)
Date: 2001 (United States)
Readership: Tertiary Education (Us: College) Software Engineering

"Vector Analysis for Computer Graphics"

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Provides an introduction to vector analysis, within the context of computer graphics. This book author shows why vectors are useful and how it is possible to develop analytical skills in manipulating the vector algebra. With 185 black & white illustrations, 185 black & white line drawings. Hardback, 272 pages. Size: 235 x 178 mm. Weight: 626g.

Author: Vince, John
ISBN: 1846288037
Publisher: Springer London Ltd
Date: 2007 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Software Engineering

"Software Engineering"

Principles and Practice

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Challenges the reader to appreciate the issues, design trade-offs and teamwork required for successful software development. This title offers coverage of various aspects of the software lifecycle and a focus on different skills needed to carry out software projects on time and within budget. With illustrations. 3 rev ed. Paperback, 740 pages. Size: 237 x 190 mm. Weight: 1333g.

Author: Vliet, Hans Van
ISBN: 0470031468
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Date: 2008 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Software Engineering

"Model-Driven Software Development"

Technology, Engineering, Management

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Stockfleth, Bettina Von (trans.) Model Driven Software Development (MDSD) is a highly regarded development paradigm among developers and researchers. This practical guide for software architects and developers contains practical examples and case studies. It offers a comprehensive overview of MDSD and how it relates to industry standards such as MDA and Software Factories. With illustrations. Paperback, 444 pages. Size: 236 x 193 mm. Weight: 505g.

Author: Volter, Markus Stahl, Thomas Bettin, Jorn Haase, Arno Helsen, Simon
ISBN: 0470025700
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Date: 2006 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Software Engineering

"Unleashing Web 2.0"

From Concepts to Creativity

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Presents a complete view of Web 2.0 including services and technologies. This book discusses potential products and services and the technology and programming ability needed to realize them. It offers how to basics presenting development frameworks and best practices. It compares and contrasts Web 2.0 with the Semantic Web. With approx. 140 illustrations. Paperback, 368 pages. Size: 235 x 191 mm. Weight: 763g.

Author: Vossen, Gottfried Hagemann, Stephan
ISBN: 0123740347
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
Date: 2007 (United States)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Software Engineering

"Generating Software From Specificat"

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Paperback, Size: 230 x 186 mm. Weight: 711g.

Author: Waite
ISBN: 0763741248
Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
Date: 2007 (United States)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Software Engineering

"Tsp(Sm)"

Coaching Development Teams

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"Sei Series in Software Engineering (Hardcover)" series; The Team Software Process (TSP) is a set of engineering practices and team concepts that produce effective teams, thereby helping developers deliver high-quality products on time. Distinguishing between TSP coaching and TSP leadership, this guide explains why the skillful performance of both functions is critical. With illustrations. Hardback, 448 pages. Size: 235 x 159 mm. Weight: 946g.

Author: Watts, Humphrey
ISBN: 0201731134
Publisher: Pearson Education (Us)
Date: 2006 (United States)
Readership: Tertiary Education (Us: College) Software Engineering

"Software Engineering for Bioinformaticians"

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Suitable for those who want to understand how successful software can be developed in a rapidly changing environment. This book emphasizes the importance of what the author calls Adaptive Programming - doing what works in your situation. With illustrations. Paperback, 140 pages. Size: 246 x 170 mm. Weight: 316g.

Author: Weston, P.
ISBN: 0470857722
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Date: 2004 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Software Engineering