Advances in Computers

by Zelkowitz

• ISBN13: 9780123810250
• ISBN10: 0123810256
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-07-13
• Publisher: Elsevier Science

Summary

This series, since its first volume in 1960 and now the oldest series still being published, covers new developments in computer technology. Each volume contains from 5 to 7 chapters and 3 volumes are produced annually. Most chapters present an overview of a current subfield within computer science, include many citations, and often new developments in the field by the authors of the individual chapters. Topics include hardware, software, web technology, communications, theoretical underpinnings of computing, and novel applications of computers. The book series is a valuable addition to university courses that emphasize the topics under discussion in that particular volume as well as belonging on the bookshelf of industrial practitioners who need to implement many of the technologies that are described. In-depth surveys and tutorials on new computer technology Well-known authors and researchers in the field Extensive bibliographies with most chapters Many of the volumes are devoted to single themes or subfields of computer science

Table of Contents

Contributors	p. ix
Preface	p. xv
Agile Software Development Methodologies and Practices
Agile Origins and Manifesto	p. 4
Agile and Lean Principles	p. 6
Agile Practices	p. 10
Examples of Agile Software Development Methodologies	p. 29
Summary	p. 39
Acknowledgments	p. 41
References	p. 41
A Picture from the Model-Based Testing Area: Concepts, Techniques, and Challenges
Introduction	p. 46
Model-Based Testing	p. 47
MBT Techniques: A Systematic Review	p. 53
Challenges in Using MBT Techniques in Software Projects	p. 84
Conclusions and Future Perspectives	p. 96
Acknowledgments	p. 99
References	p. 119
Advances in Automated Model-Based System Testing of Software Applications with a GUI Front-End
Introduction	p. 122
Running Example of GUI Application Under Test	p. 124
Test-Case Generation Techniques	p. 126
Conclusions	p. 159
Acknowledgments	p. 160
References	p. 160
Empirical Knowledge Discovery by Triangulation in Computer Science
Introduction	p. 164
Objectification of Concepts in Computer Science	p. 166
Triangulation: Introduction	p. 173
References	p. 187
Startight: Next-Generation Communication Services, Exchanges, and Global Facilities
Introduction	p. 192
Future Network Services and Facility Prototypes	p. 200
Future Directions	p. 204
Summary	p. 205
Acknowledgments	p. 206
References	p. 206
Parameters Effecting 2D Barcode Scanning Reliability
Introduction	p. 211
Factors that Affect Barcode Scan Ability	p. 212
Testing Methodology	p. 223
Conclusion	p. 233
References	p. 234
Advances in Video-Based Human Activity Analysis: Challenges and Approaches
Introduction	p. 239
Challenges	p. 240
Applications	p. 242
Feature Extraction	p. 244
Models for Actions	p. 249
Complex Activities	p. 251
A Unified Approach for Recognizing Simple Actions and Complex Activities	p. 256
Understanding the Space of Primitives	p. 257
Complex Activity Models: Cascade of Dynamical Systems	p. 263
More General Activity Models: Time-Varying Models	p. 271
View and Rate Variations	p. 278
Summary	p. 284
Acknowledgments	p. 284
References	p. 284
Author Index	p. 291
Subject Index	p. 299
Contents of Volumes in This Series	p. 307
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