The responsible software engineer : selected readings in IT professionalism /

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 t...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Myers, Colin, Hall, Tracy, 1965-, Pitt, Dave, 1953-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Springer, [1997]
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Summary: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.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (x, 360 pages) : illustrations
Format:Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages [343]-360).
ISBN:9781447109235 (electronic bk.)
1447109236 (electronic bk.)