The Future of Software Engineering
This book focuses on defining the achievements of software engineering in the past decades and showcasing visions for the future. It features a collection of articles by some of the most prominent researchers and technologists who have shaped the field: Barry Boehm, Manfred Broy, Patrick Cousot, Erich Gamma, Yuri Gurevich, Tony Hoare, Michael... | | Introduction to Embedded Systems: Interfacing to the Freescale 9S12
Embedded computer systems are electronic systems that include a microcomputer to perform
specific dedicated tasks. The computer is hidden inside these products. Embedded
systems are ubiquitous. Every week millions of tiny computer chips come pouring out
of factories like Freescale, Microchip, Philips, Texas Instruments, Silicon Labs,... | | Cognitive Search: Evolution, Algorithms, and the Brain (Strüngmann Forum Reports)
Over a century ago, William James proposed that people search through memory much as they rummage through a house looking for lost keys. We scour our environments for territory, food, mates, and information. We search for items in visual scenes, for historical facts, and for the best deals on Internet sites; we search for new friends to add... |