Computer Science

This newest book from Watts Humphrey is a hands-on introduction to basic disciplines of software engineering. Designed as a workbook companion to any introductory programming or software-engineering text, Humphrey provides here the practical means to integrate his highly regarded Personal Software Process (PSP) into the undergraduate curriculum. Applying the book's exercises to course assignments, students learn both to manage their time effectively and to monitor the quality of their work, good practices they will need to be successful in their future careers. The book is supported by its own electronic supplement, which includes spreadsheets for data entry and analysis. A complete instructor's package is also available. By mastering PSP techniques early in their studies, students can avoid-or overcome-the popular "hacker" ethic that leads to so many bad habits. Employers will appreciate new hires prepared to do competent professional work without, as now is common, expensive retraining and years of experience.

(All chapters, except Chapter 20, conclude with a Summary and an Assignment.)

1. The Software Engineer’s Job.

2. The Management.

3. Tracking Time.

4. Period and Product Planning.

5. Product Planning.

6. Product Size.

7. Managing Your Time.

8. Managing Commitments.

9. Managing Schedules.

10. The Project Plan.

11. The Software Development Process.

12. Defects.

13. Finding Defects.

14. The Code Review Checklist.

15. Projecting Defects.

16. The Economics of Defect Removal.

17. Design Defects.

18. Product Quality.

19. Process Quality.

20. A Personal Commitment to Quality.

Software Process  [PTG: AW PROFESSIONAL]   (Computer Science)

Known as “the father of software quality,” Watts S. Humphrey is the author of numerous influential books on the software-development process and software process improvement. Humphrey is a fellow of the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie Mellon University, where he founded the Software Process Program and provided the vision and early leadership for the original Capability Maturity Model (CMM). He also is the creator of the Personal Software Process (PSP) and Team Software Process (TSP). Recently, he was awarded the National Medal of Technology—the highest honor given by the president of the United States to America's leading innovators.

This newest book from Watts Humphrey is a hands-on introduction to basic disciplines of software engineering. Designed as a workbook companion to any introductory programming or software-engineering text, Humphrey provides here the practical means to integrate his highly regarded Personal Software Process (PSP) into college and university curricula. The book may also be adapted for use in industrial training or for self-improvement by practicing software engineers.

Applying the book's exercises to their course assignments, students learn both to manage their time effectively and to monitor the quality of their work, good practices they will need to be successful in their future careers. The book is supported by its own electronic supplement, which includes spreadsheets for data entry and analysis. A complete instructor's package is also available.

By mastering PSP techniques early in their studies, students can avoid--or overcome--the popular "hacker" ethic that leads to so many bad habits. Employers will appreciate new hires prepared to do competent professional work without, as now is common, expensive retraining and years of experience.

Interwrite Personal Response System
EduCue, Addison-Wesley & Benjamin Cummings
©2004 | Addison-Wesley Professional | Electronic Supplement | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321267354 | ISBN-13: 9780321267351

This title is a member of the The SEI Series in Software Engineering Series, which also contains the titles below . You can also visit the SEI Series in Software Engineering Series page.

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  Architecture-Centric Software Project Management: A Practical Guide
  Paulish
  ©2002 | Addison-Wesley Professional | Paper; 320 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0201734095 | ISBN-13: 9780201734096
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  Building Systems from Commercial Components
  Wallnau, Hissam & Seacord
  ©2002 | Addison-Wesley Professional | Paper; 432 pp | Available on Demand   What's this?
  ISBN-10: 0201700646 | ISBN-13: 9780201700640
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  CERT C Secure Coding Standard, The
  Seacord
  ©2009 | Addison-Wesley Professional | Paper; 720 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0321563212 | ISBN-13: 9780321563217
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  CERT® Guide to System and Network Security Practices, The
  Allen & Peter Gordon
  ©2001 | Addison-Wesley Professional | Paper; 480 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 020173723X | ISBN-13: 9780201737233
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  This is an authoritative security handbook from the CERT Coordination Center, the oldest computer security response group in existence and part of the SEI Institute, and Carnegie Mellon University. With a practical, stepwise approach, the book shows students how to protect systems and networks against malicious and inadvertent compromise. The book is divided into two main parts, the first dealing with hardening and securing your system-preventing problems in the first place. The second part covers intrusion detection and response, recognizing that even the most secure networks and systems cannot protect against every conceivable threat. The practices selected for the book are based on CERT's extensive data on security breaches and vulnerabilities, providing an authoritative view of the most common problems that students will face as a system and network administrator.

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  Cleanroom Software Engineering: Technology and Process
  Prowell, Trammell, Linger & Poore
  ©1999 | Addison-Wesley Professional | Paper; 416 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0201854805 | ISBN-13: 9780201854800
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  This book describes a proven process, created at IBM, to develop software with zero to near-zero defects. The process, Cleanroom Software Engineering, created in response to the need for more reliable and more cost-effective software, combines engineering-based technologies in project management, object-based system certification, correctness verification, and statistical quality certification. The Cleanroom process enables organizations to make substantial improvements in their software development performance, and to gain thereby competitive advantage in both reliability and productivity. The authors, drawing on their own extensive experience in industry, elaborate in detail the Cleanroom development and certification process, and show how this process dovetails with the SEI's CMM. The book includes case studies and summaries of key Cleanroom practices that have been applied in industry, and contains extensive examples for practical skill building.

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  CMM in Practice: Processes for Executing Software Projects at Infosys
  Jalote
  ©2000 | Addison-Wesley Professional | Paper; 400 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0201616262 | ISBN-13: 9780201616262
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  Appropriate for process-oriented software engineering courses using the Capability Maturity Model (CMM).

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  CMMI Distilled: A Practical Introduction to Integrated Process Improvement, 3/E
  Ahern, Clouse & Turner
  ©2008 | Addison-Wesley Professional | Paper; 288 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0321461088 | ISBN-13: 9780321461087
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  CMMI® Assessments: Motivating Positive Change
  Bush & Dunaway
  ©2005 | Addison-Wesley Professional | Cloth; 432 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0321179358 | ISBN-13: 9780321179357
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  Assessments are internal reviews aimed at making an organization better from

  the inside, and they are critical tools for process improvement. The CMMI

  (Capability Maturity Model Integration) is a U.S. government-sponsored model

  to help organizations improve their processes, and perhaps more importantly,

  demonstrate their level of process quality to vendors. Many organizations

  adopt the CMMI because it is required in many government contracts. In order

  to improve process, these organizations must first know their level of CMMI

  maturity, but these organizations struggle in this assessment. This book spells

  out the specific steps an organization must take to gather an accurate CMMI

  assessment. The resulting assessment will help the organization improve their

  processes and advance their level of CMMI maturity. The authors, noted

  CMMI experts, use anecdotal histories of incidents they have encountered on

  actual assessments to illustrate key teaching points.

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  CMMI® Distilled: A Practical Introduction to Integrated Process Improvement, 2/E
  Ahern, Clouse & Turner
  ©2004 | Addison-Wesley Professional | Paper; 336 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0321186133 | ISBN-13: 9780321186133
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  The SEI Series in Software Engineering

  This book demystifies the CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration), introducing students to the key points behind this new initiative. The CMMI is a natural extension of the original CMM, showing the benefits of integrating an organization's process improvement initiative to touch areas beyond software (systems engineering, acquisition, human resources, etc.). The primary goal of the second edition is to paint a broad picture of the benefits of integrated process improvement in an easily-digestible format.

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  CMMI® for Outsourcing: Guidelines for Software, Systems, and IT Acquisition
  Hofmann, Yedlin, Mishler & Kushner
  ©2007 | Addison-Wesley Professional | Cloth; 464 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0321477170 | ISBN-13: 9780321477170
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  CMMI® SCAMPI Distilled: Appraisals for Process Improvement
  Ahern, Armstrong, Clouse, Ferguson, Hayes & Nidiffer
  ©2005 | Addison-Wesley Professional | Paper; 240 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0321228766 | ISBN-13: 9780321228765
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  Part of The SEI Series in Software Engineering, this book offers a concise and

  practical guide to the standard CMMI appraisal method. This method is very

  important, as it is used to determine an organization's capability and maturity

  levels (which are often used as criteria in awarding government and defenseoriented

  bids). SCAMPI specifically stands for: The Standard CMMI Appraisal

  Method for Process Improvement. These authors have considerable experience

  in helping their organizations appraise their respective levels of maturity in

  relation to the CMMI. In this handy new book, they impart their advice on not

  only achieving an accurate assessment, but also what next steps need to be

  taken for further process improvement.

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  CMMI® Survival Guide: Just Enough Process Improvement
  Garcia & Turner
  ©2007 | Addison-Wesley Professional | Paper; 336 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0321422775 | ISBN-13: 9780321422774
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  CMMI®: Guidelines for Process Integration and Product Improvement, 2/E
  Chrissis, Konrad & Shrum
  ©2007 | Addison-Wesley Professional | Cloth; 704 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0321279670 | ISBN-13: 9780321279675
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  Discipline for Software Engineering, A
  Humphrey
  ©1995 | Addison-Wesley Professional | Cloth; 816 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0201546108 | ISBN-13: 9780201546101
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  This book from Watts Humphrey broadens his disciplined approach to software engineering. In his earlier book, Managing the Software Process, Humphrey developed concrete methods for managing software development and maintenance. These methods, now commonly practiced, provide programmers and managers specific steps for evaluating and improving their software capabilities. In this book, he scales down those methods to a personal level, helping software practitioners develop the skills and habits they need to plan, track, and analyze large and complex projects more carefully and successfully.

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  Documenting Software Architectures: Views and Beyond
  Clements, Bachmann, Bass, Garlan, Ivers, Little, Nord & Stafford
  ©2003 | Addison-Wesley Professional | Cloth; 560 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0201703726 | ISBN-13: 9780201703726
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  Estimating Software-Intensive Systems: Projects, Products, and Processes
  Stutzke
  ©2005 | Addison-Wesley Professional | Cloth Bound w/CD-ROM; 944 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0201703122 | ISBN-13: 9780201703122
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  Evaluating Software Architectures: Methods and Case Studies
  Clements, Kazman & Klein
  ©2002 | Addison-Wesley Professional | Cloth; 368 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 020170482X | ISBN-13: 9780201704822
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  Introduction to the Personal Software Process(sm)
  Humphrey
  ©1997 | Addison-Wesley Professional | Paper; 304 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0201548097 | ISBN-13: 9780201548099
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  This newest book from Watts Humphrey is a hands-on introduction to basic disciplines of software engineering. Designed as a workbook companion to any introductory programming or software-engineering text, Humphrey provides here the practical means to integrate his highly regarded Personal Software Process (PSP) into the undergraduate curriculum. Applying the book's exercises to course assignments, students learn both to manage their time effectively and to monitor the quality of their work, good practices they will need to be successful in their future careers. The book is supported by its own electronic supplement, which includes spreadsheets for data entry and analysis. A complete instructor's package is also available. By mastering PSP techniques early in their studies, students can avoid-or overcome-the popular "hacker" ethic that leads to so many bad habits. Employers will appreciate new hires prepared to do competent professional work without, as now is common, expensive retraining and years of experience.

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  Introduction to the Team Software Process(sm)
  Humphrey
  ©2000 | Addison-Wesley Professional | Cloth; 496 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 020147719X | ISBN-13: 9780201477191
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  Watts Humphrey is the visionary behind the Capability Maturity Model (CMM) and the Personal Software Process (PSP). The CMM contains a framework for software process improvement at the organizational level. The PSP builds the self-discipline needed for individual programmers to work efficiently and effectively. The author's new Team Software Process (TSP) details methods that should guide the formation of a software development team and that will enhance the team's productivity.

  This book describes an introductory version of TSP, ideal for smaller projects but also useful for learning basic forms and procedures that apply to other development projects. Methods presented include: how to establish roles; how to conceive, design, and plan a project; and how to track and report on progress. The book walks students through a complete development cycle, illustrating: how best to use the talents at hand; how to formulate well-defined goals; how to coordinate activities for maximum progress; how to promote effective communication; and how to alleviate many of the conflicts that undermine teamwork.

  The book provides two project exercises, with prescribed development goals and team roles, to help students master this proven process.

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  Managing Information Security Risks: The OCTAVE (SM) Approach
  Alberts & Dorofee
  ©2003 | Addison-Wesley Professional | Cloth; 512 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0321118863 | ISBN-13: 9780321118868
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  Managing Risk: Methods for Software Systems Development
  Hall
  ©1998 | Addison-Wesley Professional | Cloth; 400 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0201255928 | ISBN-13: 9780201255928
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  Risk bears the potential that problems will occur, and risk is inherent in the development of any large software system. Some specific risks arise from the nature of the product being developed-for example, if the product is complex, or if testing is not feasible. Other risks flow from the development project itself-for example, if requirements change, or if cost or schedule constraints are imposed. A common approach to risk in software development is to ignore it, and hope that no serious problems occur; another is to respond to problems only if and when they occur. A more useful approach, however, and one with which some leading software development companies have been able to minimize and combat risks, is to use formal, quantitative risk-management techniques and processes. These techniques and processes are the subject of this book. Foreword by Tom DeMarco.

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  Managing Software Acquisition: Open Systems and COTS Products
  Meyers & Oberndorf
  ©2001 | Addison-Wesley Professional | Paper; 400 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0201704544 | ISBN-13: 9780201704549
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  Managing Technical People: Innovation, Teamwork, and the Software Process
  Humphrey
  ©1997 | Addison-Wesley Professional | Paper; 352 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0201545977 | ISBN-13: 9780201545975
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  Managing the Software Process
  Humphrey
  ©1989 | Addison-Wesley Professional | Cloth; 512 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0201180952 | ISBN-13: 9780201180954
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  This bestselling book is a practical guide to improving the software development and maintenance process. Emphasis is placed on the basic principles and priorities of the software process. Sections are organized in a natural way for managers and professionals to implement improvement activities.

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  Measuring the Software Process: Statistical Process Control for Software Process Improvement
  Florac & Carleton
  ©1999 | Addison-Wesley Professional | Cloth; 272 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0201604442 | ISBN-13: 9780201604443
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  People Capability Maturity Model®, The: Guidelines for Improving the Workforce
  Curtis, Hefley & Miller
  ©2002 | Addison-Wesley Professional | Cloth; 624 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0201604450 | ISBN-13: 9780201604450
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  People CMM, The: A Framework for Human Capital Management, 2/E
  Curtis, Hefley & Miller
  ©2010 | Addison-Wesley Professional | Cloth; 696 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 032155390X | ISBN-13: 9780321553904
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  PSP(sm): A Self-Improvement Process for Software Engineers
  Humphrey
  ©2005 | Addison-Wesley Professional | Cloth; 368 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0321305493 | ISBN-13: 9780321305497
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  This book describes and documents the PSP (Personal Software Process) for

  individual software developers, and introduces them to the TSP (Team

  Software Process) for teams. With examples and data drawn from real-world

  development projects, it shows how developers can better manage and

  dramatically improve their personal software process. In doing so,

  organizations become better able to deliver defect-free software on time and

  under budget.

  In short, this book is the industrial version of the author's Incredibly influential

  "A Discipline for Software Engineering." It build upon and modernizes that

  text (as well as Humphrey's previous PSP and TSP books) to present a

  contemporary and completely updated approach toward the highly important

  topic of software process improvement.

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  Secure Coding in C and C++
  Seacord
  ©2006 | Addison-Wesley Professional | Paper; 368 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0321335724 | ISBN-13: 9780321335722
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  Secure Coding in C and C++ provides practical advice on safe practices in C and

  C++ programming. Producing secure programs requires secure designs.

  However, even the best designs can lead to insecure programs if developers are

  unaware of the many security pitfalls inherent in C and C++ programming.

  This book provides a detailed explanation of common programming errors in

  C and C++ and describes how these errors can lead to code that is vulnerable

  to exploitation. In particular, this book concentrates on security issues intrinsic

  to the C and C++ programming languages and associated libraries. The intent

  is that this book be useful to anyone involved in developing secure C and C++

  programs regardless of the specific application.

  **By targeting the C/C++ languages, this book focuses on the largest pie of

  developers. There are specific pieces of information that can also help people

  in other roles such as system analysis and project management. The content of

  this book can also serve as a very good reference for programming courses at

  various universities.

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  Software Architecture in Practice, 2/E
  Bass, Clements & Kazman
  ©2003 | Addison-Wesley Professional | Cloth; 560 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0321154959 | ISBN-13: 9780321154958
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  The first edition of this book established itself as the leading book on this topic of growing importance. It was critically acclaimed (recipient of the Software Development Magazine Productivity Award) and widely embraced by customers. The second edition maintains the goals of the first edition: to define and explain software architecture, and to demonstrate, through real-world case studies, its importance for software system design. The added goals of the second edition are to bring the content up-to-date with significant developments in the understanding and practice of software architecture in the past five years. These developments include advances in architecture analysis, design, reconstruction, and documentation—advances in which the authors, through their work at the Software Engineering Institute (SEI), have played a direct and prominent role.

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  Software Product Lines: Practices and Patterns
  Clements & Northrop
  ©2002 | Addison-Wesley Professional | Cloth; 608 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0201703327 | ISBN-13: 9780201703320
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  Software Security Engineering: A Guide for Project Managers
  Allen, Barnum, Ellison, McGraw & Mead
  ©2008 | Addison-Wesley Professional | Paper; 368 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 032150917X | ISBN-13: 9780321509178
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  TSP(SM)Coaching Development Teams
  Humphrey
  ©2006 | Addison-Wesley Professional | Cloth; 448 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0201731134 | ISBN-13: 9780201731132
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  TSP(SM)Leading a Development Team
  Humphrey
  ©2006 | Addison-Wesley Professional | Cloth; 336 pp | Out of Stock
  ISBN-10: 0321349628 | ISBN-13: 9780321349620
  Brief Description

  

  This book describes and documents the PSP (Personal Software Process) for

  individual software developers, and introduces them to the TSP (Team

  Software Process) for teams. With examples and data drawn from real-world

  development projects, it shows how developers can better manage and

  dramatically improve their personal software process. In doing so,

  organizations become better able to deliver defect-free software on time and

  under budget.

  In short, this book is the industrial version of the author's Incredibly influential

  "A Discipline for Software Engineering." It build upon and modernizes that

  text (as well as Humphrey's previous PSP and TSP books) to present a

  contemporary and completely updated approach toward the highly important

  topic of software process improvement.

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  Winning with Software: An Executive Strategy
  Humphrey
  ©2002 | Addison-Wesley Professional | Paper; 256 pp | Out of Stock
  ISBN-10: 0201776391 | ISBN-13: 9780201776393
  Brief Description

  

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