Computer-Based Problem Solving Process

The author looks at the issues of how computing are used and taught, with a focus on embedding computers within problem solving process by making computer language part of natural language of the domain instead of embedding problem domain in the computer by programming. The book builds on previous editions of system software and software systems, concepts and methodology and develops a framework for software creation that supports domain-oriented problem solving process adapting Polya's four steps methodology for mathematical problem solving: Formalize the problem;Develop an algorithm to solve the problem;Perform the algorithm on the data characterizing the problem;Validate the solution. to the computer use for problem solving in any domain, including computer programming. Contents:Systems Methodology:Introduction to System SoftwareFormal SystemsAd Hoc SystemsCommon Systems in Software DevelopmentComputer Architecture and Functionality:Hardware SystemFunctional Behavior of Hardware ComponentsAlgorithmic Expression of a Hardware SystemUsing Computers to Solve ProblemsSoftware Tools Supporting Program Execution:Computer Process Manipulation by ProgramsMemory Management SystemI/O Device Management SystemComputation Activity and Its Management ToolsSoftware Tools Supporting Program Development:Problem Solving by Software ToolsWeb-Based Problem Solving ProcessSoftware Tool Development IllustrationSoftware Tools for Correct Program DevelopmentComputer Operation by Problem Solving Process:Using First Computers to Solve ProblemsBatch Operating SystemProblem of ProtectionTiming Program ExecutionEfficiency of Batch Operating SystemsConvenience of the BOSReal-Time Systems Readership: Student, general public and professional. Key Features:This is one of the few books in the market that promote programming as a problem solving process following Polya for mathematical problem solvingThis book consolidates the concepts of system methodology, computer architecture, system tools program execution into workflow of the four steps Polya problem solving processThis book insists to hold the hands of readers to walk through the internal working of a computer system from problem deposition to hardware state transitions, a view that has been lost in most computer science curricula currently taught in universities and collegesKeywords:Software Engineering;Programming Methodology;Computer Engineering