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Safer C: Developing Software For Highintegrity And Safetycritical Systems (The Mcgrawhill International Series In Software En,New
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Software Failure In Highprofile Areas, Such As Aerospace, Defence And Medicine Frequently Makes The Headlines Because Of The Potentially Disastrous Consequences. The Huge And Recent Growth In The Use Of Software Development Has Particularly Serious Implications For Such Safetycritical And Highintegrity Systems.Despite Its Popularity And The Excellent Tool Support Available, C Is Only Suitable For Use In These Areas Within Firm Constraints And Guidelines. Safer C: Developing Software For Highintegrity And Safetycritical Systems Highlights The Holes In C, But Also Demonstrates Clearly That, Employed Correctly, C Can Be Used To Write Software Of As High Intrinsic Quality As Other Languages.Beginning With A Broad Overview Of Safety In Software, The Book Provides A Critique Of C As A Safetycritical Language, Based On The Authors Extensive Measurements Of Commercial C Quality. Complexity, Safer Subsets, Standards And Tools Are All Examined. Essential Rules Of Good Working Practice And Guidelines For Immediate Implementation Are Presented And A Direct Comparison Is Made Of Specific Safetyrelated Features In C And Other Commonlyused Languages. This Important And Timely Book Contains Vital Information For All Developers Working With C, Whether In Highintegrity Areas Or Not, Who Need To Produce Reliable And Effective Software.Special Features Include: Much Needed Guidance For All Software Developers Using C, Not Just Those Working On Highintegrity And Safetycritical Systems; Practical Points For Immediate Implementation Based On The Use Of Safer Subsets; And An Examination Of Poorly Understood Legal Implications Of Software Safety And References To Standards Throughout.
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- Q: What is 'Safer C' about? A: 'Safer C: Developing Software for High-Integrity and Safety-Critical Systems' addresses the challenges of using C programming in safety-critical environments, highlighting its limitations and guidelines for safe usage.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Safer C' is Les Hatton, who provides a comprehensive critique based on extensive measurements of commercial C quality.
- Q: What topics does this book cover? A: 'Safer C' covers safety in software, critiques of the C language, complexity, safer subsets, essential good practices, and comparisons with other programming languages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed in 'Good' condition, ensuring it is usable and in a satisfactory state for reading.
- Q: How many pages does 'Safer C' have? A: 'Safer C' consists of 228 pages, providing a thorough exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: While 'Safer C' is valuable for developers at all levels, it is particularly aimed at those who are already familiar with C programming and are working in high-integrity areas.
- Q: What are the special features of this book? A: Special features include practical guidance for using safer subsets of C, immediate implementation tips, and insights into legal implications of software safety.
- Q: What format is 'Safer C' available in? A: 'Safer C' is available in paperback format, making it accessible for readers who prefer physical copies.
- Q: When was 'Safer C' published? A: 'Safer C' was published on January 1, 1995, and is part of The McGraw-Hill International Series in Software Engineering.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Safer C' is categorized under Software, specifically targeting developers involved in safety-critical systems.