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The Responsible Software Engineer (1997)

The Responsible Software Engineer (1997)

Colin Myers, Tracy Hall

Year: 1997
Authors: Colin Myers, Tracy Hall
Publishers: Springer
Pages: 380
Print type: BOOK

Description:

This volume provides workers in the industry with an overview of different approaches to professionalism. It focuses specifically on software engineering as a profession, covering issues such as the role of professional bodies, project management, user awareness, and standards recognition. It also takes account of general topics such as ethical and legal responsibilities, training and education. It includes contributions from leading researchers from a variety of backgrounds, including IBM UK, Imperial Cancer Research Fund, and the Department of Education and Employment. This is one of the first volumes to cover professionalism in software engineering at an advanced level. It is aimed primarily at practitioners and researchers in industry, particularly those working on professional development programs. It will also provide further reading for graduate and postgraduate students on software engineering courses.