Software Design Procedures

The production of computer software, like hardware, requires tools, procedures and standards which increase productivity and quality. Our research has led to an improved methodology for evolutionary computer systems development which includes software tools, e.g., a software library management system, a configuration processor, process design programming languages, a multiprocessor simulation system, and an automated documentation system. Procedures and standards for requirement specification, design methods, testing and quality assurance are necessary parts of a good methodology. An integrated stet of software tools and appropriate procedures developed has demonstrated reduced costs and improved ability to predict software status milestones.