CPS 1 - Spring, 1998 - Ramm 3/4 #20

Announce
- Read Chapter 8, Machine Architecture

Chapt 5: Simulation

Simulation: Look at Code

Optimization, Simulation: Biggest Dog Lot

build many different models; choose best

simulate, using program: use loops

Build Dog Lot.                     x    |
Put fence next to wall.         ********|
Have one roll of fencing.       *       |
                                *       |
                             y  *       |
                                *       |
                                *       |
                                *       |
                                ********|
                                   x    |

Program
Fence.java, Fence.html
How Could We Autmoate Process
Other Roles For Simulations
- Virtual Reality
Simulation in Microelectronics
- Process

Chapter 6. Software Engineering

Engineering a Program - Programming in the Large
Software Products for Commercial/Industrial Use
- Follow-on products
Program Life Cycle
- Maintenance and Upgrade
Understanding Problem / Specifications
Debugging
Correctness
- Very hard
Documentation
- Manuals
  - Software Logic/Technical Manual
Productivity
15 LINES OF CODE/DAY
Many People
- Creator Independence
Organizational Schemes
- Chief Programmer Team
Programming Tools (CASE)