Engineering computer-based systems

Abstract

Some of the problems associated with the design of computer-based systems are discussed. Engineering of computer-based systems requires the designer to address two types of issues. First, there are the technical issues concerning the definition of the requirements, their partitioning, and the physical design of the system. In technical issues of system design, perhaps the most important issue to be addressed is the control of complexity. The second type of issue relates to the social environment within which the system has to operate, and within which it must be designed. Some practical guidelines are given to aid in overcoming the problems.<>