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1997 Workshop on Engineering of Computer-Based Systems (ECBS '97)
The insides and outsides of computer-based system complexity
Monterey, CA
March 24-March 28
ISBN: 0-8186-7889-5
H.W. Lawson, Lawson Konsult AB, Lidingo, Sweden
Personal reflections concerning the man-made complexities in computer-based systems are presented. Complexities are divided into Inside (hardware and systems software) and Outside (development and deployment of application softwares). In order to gain a perspective upon how complexities have arisen, several historical developments in the computer industry are reviewed. Further, a call is made for computer-based system engineers to be proactive in seeking to minimize complexity at all of the abstract and concrete levels of computer-based systems.
Index Terms:
software metrics; computer-based system complexity; man-made complexities; hardware and systems software; application softwares; computer industry
Citation:
H.W. Lawson, "The insides and outsides of computer-based system complexity," ecbs, pp.180, 1997 Workshop on Engineering of Computer-Based Systems (ECBS '97), 1997
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