Software Engineering for Real-Time Systems

This text provides a firm foundation in the knowledge, skills and techniques needed to develop and produce real-time, and in particular, embedded systems. It provides the arguments, examples, techniques and methodologies to demonstrate that the discipline of software engineering has much to offer the developer of real-time software. Written in an accessible style and complemented by numerous diagrams, it guides the reader through the steps of a total design approach: from initial definition of the task, through fundamentals of analysis, specification and design, to design methods and development tools, and finally documentation procedures.  The comprehensive coverage and real-world perspective make the book accessible and appealing to both beginners and experienced designers. Features * covers both the fundamentals of software design and modern design methodologies  * provides comparisons of different development methods, tools and languages * blends theory and practical experience together * emphasizes the use of diagrams and is highly illustrated Jim Cooling has had many years experience in the area of real-time embedded systems, including electronic, software and system design, project management, consultancy and course development. He has published extensively on the subject, his books covering many aspects of embedded-systems work such as real-time interfacing, programming, software design and software engineering. Currently he is a partner in Lindentree Associates (which he formed in 1998), providing consultancy and training for real-time embedded systems.