Software Engineering Practice

This book is a broad discussion covering the entire software development lifecycle. It uses a comprehensive case study to address each topic and features the following: * A description of the development, by the fictional company Homeowner, of the DigitalHome (DH) System, a system with 'smart' devices for controlling home lighting, temperature, humidity, small appliance power, and security * A set of scenarios that provide a realistic framework for use of the DH System material * Just-in-time training: each chapter includes mini tutorials introducing various software engineering topics that are discussed in that chapter and used in the case study * A set of case study exercises that provide an opportunity to engage students in software development practice, either individually or in a team environment.Offering a new approach to learning about software engineering theory and practice, the text is specifically designed to: * Support teaching software engineering, using a comprehensive