Ebook: Program Evolution: Processes of Software Change

All those involved in the design, implementation and use of computer-based systems will be aware of the continuous need for fault repair, enhancement and adaptation to changes in the computer's operational environment, or to unforeseen circumstances. They will recognize the truth in the statement: there is no such thing as a ‘finished’ computer program
The authors were the first to recognize the phenomenon of program evolution: they pioneered its study, and the development of a software engineering discipline and a coherent programming process. In this book they bring. together for the first time papers written by themselves and colleagues that provide complete and accessible coverage of the subject.
This book is required reading for all those with executive management or technical involvement in software development or computer usage and is strongly recommended for all those who are concerned with the effective—and beneficial—exploitation of information technology.

Lehman is Emeritus Professor of Computing Science at Imperial College of Science and Technology, London, UK and chairman of Imperial Software Technology.

L. A. Belady is Vice President, Software Technology, MCC, Austin, Texas and was previously at the T. J. Watson Research Center, IBM.