Comments for Real Engineer | Engineering Jobs, Products, Events & News http://realengineer.com RealEngineer.com Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:31:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on Job Outlook for Engineers by Eamonn O'Raghallaigh http://realengineer.com/jobs-engineers/comment-page-1/#comment-13452 Eamonn O'Raghallaigh Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:31:14 +0000 http://realengineer.com/?p=8321#comment-13452 Good Article. One area which probably spans a couple of the disciplines mentioned is Medical Device Engineering. This sector is booming in Ireland -t he Life Science Sector in Ireland is in a period of sustained growth at the moment with a massive demand for R&D, Quality and Design Engineers. Good Article. One area which probably spans a couple of the disciplines mentioned is Medical Device Engineering. This sector is booming in Ireland -t he Life Science Sector in Ireland is in a period of sustained growth at the moment with a massive demand for R&D, Quality and Design Engineers.

]]> Comment on Environmental Engineer Career Trends For A Better Future by yetagesu http://realengineer.com/environmental-engineer-career-trends-for-a-better-future/comment-page-1/#comment-13197 yetagesu Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:53:43 +0000 http://realengineer.com/8284/environmental-engineer-career-trends-for-a-better-future/#comment-13197 I am taking environmental engineering courses in one of the universities in Ethiopia. I am taking environmental engineering courses in one of the universities in Ethiopia.

]]> Comment on CAD Systems in Mechanical and Production Engineering by Anonymous http://realengineer.com/cad-systems-in-mechanical-and-production-engineering/comment-page-1/#comment-7956 Anonymous Sun, 06 Jun 2010 15:14:02 +0000 http://realengineer.com/8280/cad-systems-in-mechanical-and-production-engineering/#comment-7956 This book tells about the technology that is used in 90's. In those years there were mainframe computers and workstations with 128 kb memory. Since then Cad technology has developed a lot. Reading this book is just waisting time. But if you want refresh your memories, you should read it. Rating: 1 / 5 This book tells about the technology that is used in 90′s. In those years there were mainframe computers and workstations with 128 kb memory. Since then Cad technology has developed a lot. Reading this book is just waisting time. But if you want refresh your memories, you should read it.
Rating: 1 / 5

]]> Comment on Feedback Control Theory by John E. Sweetman http://realengineer.com/feedback-control-theory/comment-page-1/#comment-7947 John E. Sweetman Sun, 06 Jun 2010 13:13:23 +0000 http://realengineer.com/8237/feedback-control-theory/#comment-7947 I recently purchased "The Wonder Years" from Amazon.com after reading a positive review. It contains portraits of people in their golden years who refuse to accept the notion of "out to pasture". Instead of sitting quietly at home viewing life on the tube, they all chose to remain as physically active and competitive as possible until they simply couldn't. They are all vital positive individuals participating in every sport imagineable to the best of their abilities. Having passed the 60 mark myself, I was beginning to think I'd have to follow the path of couch, golfcart, and buffet line prescribed by past generations. The book made me pause and rethink what "golden years" should be all about. The books photography is stunning and I urge every dentist and doctor to have a copy in their waiting room. Every old person who stops by the house has picked it up and given a similar review. 5 stars from me for its photography and well written profiles. Rating: 5 / 5 I recently purchased “The Wonder Years” from Amazon.com after reading a positive review. It contains portraits of people in their golden years who refuse to accept the notion of “out to pasture”. Instead of sitting quietly at home viewing life on the tube, they all chose to remain as physically active and competitive as possible until they simply couldn’t. They are all vital positive individuals participating in every sport imagineable to the best of their abilities. Having passed the 60 mark myself, I was beginning to think I’d have to follow the path of couch, golfcart, and buffet line prescribed by past generations. The book made me pause and rethink what “golden years” should be all about. The books photography is stunning and I urge every dentist and doctor to have a copy in their waiting room. Every old person who stops by the house has picked it up and given a similar review. 5 stars from me for its photography and well written profiles.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on The Principles of Chemical Equilibrium: With Applications in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering by Lily S. Cheung Chang http://realengineer.com/the-principles-of-chemical-equilibrium-with-applications-in-chemistry-and-chemical-engineering/comment-page-1/#comment-7940 Lily S. Cheung Chang Sun, 06 Jun 2010 11:00:55 +0000 http://realengineer.com/8211/the-principles-of-chemical-equilibrium-with-applications-in-chemistry-and-chemical-engineering/#comment-7940 This book is very wordy. Often, there are only 1 or 2 at the most examples per chapter, but most of it narrative. Additional books are requred in order to solve numerical problems. Rating: 2 / 5 This book is very wordy. Often, there are only 1 or 2 at the most examples per chapter, but most of it narrative. Additional books are requred in order to solve numerical problems.
Rating: 2 / 5

]]> Comment on Feedback Control Theory by Rod M. Holland http://realengineer.com/feedback-control-theory/comment-page-1/#comment-7946 Rod M. Holland Sun, 06 Jun 2010 10:50:19 +0000 http://realengineer.com/8237/feedback-control-theory/#comment-7946 Essential for anyone who deals with robust control (or wants to). And as noted elsewhere, google the title, you'll find it on the web for free. Rating: 5 / 5 Essential for anyone who deals with robust control (or wants to). And as noted elsewhere, google the title, you’ll find it on the web for free.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on The Principles of Chemical Equilibrium: With Applications in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering by C. Fu http://realengineer.com/the-principles-of-chemical-equilibrium-with-applications-in-chemistry-and-chemical-engineering/comment-page-1/#comment-7939 C. Fu Sun, 06 Jun 2010 08:44:18 +0000 http://realengineer.com/8211/the-principles-of-chemical-equilibrium-with-applications-in-chemistry-and-chemical-engineering/#comment-7939 This is not a book for beginners. While the subject is covered thouroughly, there are virtually no examples on the usage of the equations and formulas. Perhaps I simply had a poor teacher but I feel that this book was written with the intention of being used as a reference book for graduate level students. I would recommend any undergrad assigned this book for class try to find a supplementary book from which examples and problems may be worked. Rating: 3 / 5 This is not a book for beginners. While the subject is covered thouroughly, there are virtually no examples on the usage of the equations and formulas. Perhaps I simply had a poor teacher but I feel that this book was written with the intention of being used as a reference book for graduate level students. I would recommend any undergrad assigned this book for class try to find a supplementary book from which examples and problems may be worked.
Rating: 3 / 5

]]> Comment on Feedback Control Theory by Anonymous http://realengineer.com/feedback-control-theory/comment-page-1/#comment-7945 Anonymous Sun, 06 Jun 2010 08:12:38 +0000 http://realengineer.com/8237/feedback-control-theory/#comment-7945 This book is a wonderful introduction to the more advanced ideas of control theory. But it is written with emphasis on classical control and transfer functions (which makes for a good introduction). The problem is that this book is no longer in print. However, the copyright has reverted back to the authors. And they have kindly decided to make the book available for free! Simply do a google search for "Feedback Control Theory", and you will find it. Rating: 5 / 5 This book is a wonderful introduction to the more advanced ideas of control theory. But it is written with emphasis on classical control and transfer functions (which makes for a good introduction). The problem is that this book is no longer in print. However, the copyright has reverted back to the authors. And they have kindly decided to make the book available for free! Simply do a google search for “Feedback Control Theory”, and you will find it.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Component-Based Software Engineering: Putting the Pieces Together by MAURICIO AGUIAR http://realengineer.com/component-based-software-engineering-putting-the-pieces-together/comment-page-1/#comment-7932 MAURICIO AGUIAR Sun, 06 Jun 2010 06:14:15 +0000 http://realengineer.com/8173/component-based-software-engineering-putting-the-pieces-together/#comment-7932 The "Search Inside this Book" feature was not available when this review was posted. This book contains the following (excellent) articles: <br /> <br />TABLE OF CONTENTS <br /> <br />I. COMPONENT DEFINITON. <br />1. Definition of Software Component and its Elements. <br />George T. Heineman, William T. Councill. <br />2. The Component Industry Metaphor. <br />Hedley Apperly. <br />3. Component Models and Component Services: Concepts and Principles. <br />Rainer Weinreich, Johannes Sametinger. <br />4. An Example Specification for Implementing a Temperature Regulator Software Component. <br />Janet Flynt, Jason Mauldin. <br /> <br />II. THE CASE FOR COMPONENTS. <br />5. The Business Case for Software Components. <br />John Williams. <br />6. COTS Myths and Other Lessons Learned in Component-Based Software Development. <br />Will Tracz. <br />7. Roles for Component-Based Development. <br />Paul Allen. <br />8. Common High Risk Mistakes in Component-Based Software Engineering. <br />Wojtek Kozaczynski. <br />9. CBSE Success Factors: Integrating Architecture, Process, and Organization. <br />Martin L. Griss. <br /> <br />III. SOFTWARE ENGINEERING PRACTICES. <br />10. The Practice of Software Engineering. <br />George T. Heineman. <br />11. From Subroutines to Subsystems: Component-Based Software Development. <br />Paul C. Clements. <br />12. Status of CBSE in Europe. <br />Barry McGibbon. <br />13. CBSE in Japan and Asia. <br />Mikio Aoyama. <br /> <br />IV. THE DESIGN OF SOFTWARE COMPONENT INFRASTRUCTURES. <br />14. Software Components and the UML. <br />Kelli Houston, Davyd Norris. <br />15. Component Infrastructures: Placing Software Components in Context. <br />Steve Latchem. <br />16. Business Components. <br />James Carey, Brent Carlson. <br />17. Components and Connectors: Catalysis Techniques for Defining Component Infrastructures. <br />Alan Cameron Wills. <br />18. An Open Process for Component-Based Development. <br />Brian Henderson-Sellers. <br />19. Designing Models of Modularity and Integration. <br />Kevin J. Sullivan. <br /> <br />V. FROM SOFTWARE COMPONENT INFRASTRUCTURES TO SOFTWARE SYSTEMS. <br />20. Software Architecture. <br />Alexander L. Wolf, Judith A. Stafford. <br />21. Software Architecture Design Principles. <br />Len Bass. <br />22. Product-Line Architectures. <br />Martin L. Griss. <br /> <br />VI. THE MANAGEMENT OF COMPONENT-BASED SOFTWARE SYSTEMS. <br />23. Measurement and Metrics for Software Components. <br />Jeffrey Poulin. <br />24. The Practical Reuse of Software Components. <br />Don Reifer. <br />25. Selecting the Right COTS Software: Why Requirements are Important. <br />Cornelius Ncube, N.A.M. Maiden. <br />26. Build vs. Buy: A Rebuttal. <br />George T. Heineman. <br />27. Software Component Project Management Processes. <br />William T. Councill. <br />28. The Trouble with Testing Software Components. <br />Elaine Weyuker. <br />29. Configuration Management and Component Libraries. <br />Hedley Apperly. <br />30. The Evolution, Maintenance and Management of Component-Based Systems. <br />Mark Vigder. <br /> <br />VII. COMPONENT TECHNOLOGIES. <br />31. Overview of the CORBA Component Model. <br />Douglas C. Schmidt, Nanbor Wang, Carlos O'Ryan. <br />32. Transactional COM+: Designing Scalable Applications. <br />Timothy J. Ewald. <br />33. The Enterprise JavaBeans Component Model. <br />David Blevins. <br />34. Bonobo and Free Software Gnome Components. <br />Michael Meeks. <br />35. Choosing Between COM+, EJB, and CCM. <br />Andy Longshaw. <br />36. Software Agents as Next Generation Software Components. <br />Martin L. Griss. <br /> <br />VIII. LEGAL AND REGULATORY. <br />37. CBSE as a Unique Engineering Discipline. <br />John Speed, William T. Councill, George T. Heineman. <br />38. The Future of Software Components: Standards and Certification. <br />Janet Flynt, Manoj Desai. <br />39. Commercial Law Applicable to Component-Based Software. <br />Stephen Chow. <br />40. The Effects of UCITA on Software Component Development and Marketing. <br />Stephen Chow. <br /> <br />IX. CONCLUSION. <br />41. Summary. <br />William T. Councill, George T. Heineman. <br />42. Future of CBSE. <br />William T. Councill, George T. Heineman, Jeff Poulin. <br />Appendix A. Glossary. <br />References. <br />About the Authors. <br /> <br />I hope this helps. Rating: 5 / 5 The “Search Inside this Book” feature was not available when this review was posted. This book contains the following (excellent) articles:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. COMPONENT DEFINITON.

1. Definition of Software Component and its Elements.

George T. Heineman, William T. Councill.

2. The Component Industry Metaphor.

Hedley Apperly.

3. Component Models and Component Services: Concepts and Principles.

Rainer Weinreich, Johannes Sametinger.

4. An Example Specification for Implementing a Temperature Regulator Software Component.

Janet Flynt, Jason Mauldin.

II. THE CASE FOR COMPONENTS.

5. The Business Case for Software Components.

John Williams.

6. COTS Myths and Other Lessons Learned in Component-Based Software Development.

Will Tracz.

7. Roles for Component-Based Development.

Paul Allen.

8. Common High Risk Mistakes in Component-Based Software Engineering.

Wojtek Kozaczynski.

9. CBSE Success Factors: Integrating Architecture, Process, and Organization.

Martin L. Griss.

III. SOFTWARE ENGINEERING PRACTICES.

10. The Practice of Software Engineering.

George T. Heineman.

11. From Subroutines to Subsystems: Component-Based Software Development.

Paul C. Clements.

12. Status of CBSE in Europe.

Barry McGibbon.

13. CBSE in Japan and Asia.

Mikio Aoyama.

IV. THE DESIGN OF SOFTWARE COMPONENT INFRASTRUCTURES.

14. Software Components and the UML.

Kelli Houston, Davyd Norris.

15. Component Infrastructures: Placing Software Components in Context.

Steve Latchem.

16. Business Components.

James Carey, Brent Carlson.

17. Components and Connectors: Catalysis Techniques for Defining Component Infrastructures.

Alan Cameron Wills.

18. An Open Process for Component-Based Development.

Brian Henderson-Sellers.

19. Designing Models of Modularity and Integration.

Kevin J. Sullivan.

V. FROM SOFTWARE COMPONENT INFRASTRUCTURES TO SOFTWARE SYSTEMS.

20. Software Architecture.

Alexander L. Wolf, Judith A. Stafford.

21. Software Architecture Design Principles.

Len Bass.

22. Product-Line Architectures.

Martin L. Griss.

VI. THE MANAGEMENT OF COMPONENT-BASED SOFTWARE SYSTEMS.

23. Measurement and Metrics for Software Components.

Jeffrey Poulin.

24. The Practical Reuse of Software Components.

Don Reifer.

25. Selecting the Right COTS Software: Why Requirements are Important.

Cornelius Ncube, N.A.M. Maiden.

26. Build vs. Buy: A Rebuttal.

George T. Heineman.

27. Software Component Project Management Processes.

William T. Councill.

28. The Trouble with Testing Software Components.

Elaine Weyuker.

29. Configuration Management and Component Libraries.

Hedley Apperly.

30. The Evolution, Maintenance and Management of Component-Based Systems.

Mark Vigder.

VII. COMPONENT TECHNOLOGIES.

31. Overview of the CORBA Component Model.

Douglas C. Schmidt, Nanbor Wang, Carlos O’Ryan.

32. Transactional COM+: Designing Scalable Applications.

Timothy J. Ewald.

33. The Enterprise JavaBeans Component Model.

David Blevins.

34. Bonobo and Free Software Gnome Components.

Michael Meeks.

35. Choosing Between COM+, EJB, and CCM.

Andy Longshaw.

36. Software Agents as Next Generation Software Components.

Martin L. Griss.

VIII. LEGAL AND REGULATORY.

37. CBSE as a Unique Engineering Discipline.

John Speed, William T. Councill, George T. Heineman.

38. The Future of Software Components: Standards and Certification.

Janet Flynt, Manoj Desai.

39. Commercial Law Applicable to Component-Based Software.

Stephen Chow.

40. The Effects of UCITA on Software Component Development and Marketing.

Stephen Chow.

IX. CONCLUSION.

41. Summary.

William T. Councill, George T. Heineman.

42. Future of CBSE.

William T. Councill, George T. Heineman, Jeff Poulin.

Appendix A. Glossary.

References.

About the Authors.

I hope this helps.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Component-Based Software Engineering: Putting the Pieces Together by Rachel Tozier http://realengineer.com/component-based-software-engineering-putting-the-pieces-together/comment-page-1/#comment-7931 Rachel Tozier Sun, 06 Jun 2010 06:09:29 +0000 http://realengineer.com/8173/component-based-software-engineering-putting-the-pieces-together/#comment-7931 Covers the full spectrum of component-based software engineering, from the basics to legal aspects. Contains one of the most authoritative collections of essays and whitepapers on the subject between two covers. I have used this book as a basis for component-based development, and have also used it as the foundation for a SQA initiative because the material also addresses quality. Many of the essays support a software reuse strategy, which is an added bonus. Another use of this outstanding book is as a resource for in-house training in many aspects of software engineering outside of the component-based domain. It's that comprehensive and complete. I recommend using this book with Successful Software Development as the two primary references in mature development organizations. Rating: 5 / 5 Covers the full spectrum of component-based software engineering, from the basics to legal aspects. Contains one of the most authoritative collections of essays and whitepapers on the subject between two covers. I have used this book as a basis for component-based development, and have also used it as the foundation for a SQA initiative because the material also addresses quality. Many of the essays support a software reuse strategy, which is an added bonus. Another use of this outstanding book is as a resource for in-house training in many aspects of software engineering outside of the component-based domain. It’s that comprehensive and complete. I recommend using this book with Successful Software Development as the two primary references in mature development organizations.
Rating: 5 / 5

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