p.8 Editorial
[author : Jonathan Erickson] #Edito
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEATURES
p.18 Lightweight Aspect-Oriented Programming
[author : Michael J. Yuan and Norman Richards]
Michael and Norman examine backward-compatible approaches to code reuse that protect investments in existing software.
p.24 Cleanroom Software Engineering
[author : Shawn P. Garbett]
By focusing on defect prevention rather than defect removal, cleanroom software engineering helps you develop high-quality software with certified reliability.
p.33 Extreme Parsing
[author : Kyle F. Downey]
Kyle applies Extreme Programming core principles and Java tools to build his Mini-IDL parser.
p.38 Creating .INI Classes in Java
[author : Mark Meyer]
IniFile is a lightweight Java class that reads standard .INI text files into memory, lets you manipulate their contents, and stores their corresponding key/value pairs in memory.
p.45 Overriding the C++ Operator==
[author : Daniel E. Stevenson and Andrew T. Phillips]
Our authors present a design that handles complex inheritance situations, then implement it in Java and C++.
p.50 UML 2.0 & Model-Driven Development
[author : Lars Mats]
Lars develops a Java application using UML 2.0 and a model-driven development strategy.
EMBEDDED SYSTEMS
p.54 Real-time Signal Analysis & Real-Time Linux: Part II
[author : Matt Sherer]
In the second installment of this two-part article, Matt simplifies both the real-time and Java code, then adds a digital filter.
COLUMNS
p.62 C Programming
[author : Al Stevens]
Al closes the book on C++'s export keyword, then closes the book on his column. Say it ain't so, Al!
p.65 Embedded Space
[author : Ed Nisley]
The flame in Ed's column this month isn't another irate engineer, but just another challenge for firefighting robots.
p.68 Programmer's Bookshelf
[author : Tim Kientzle]
Tim revisits Leo Brodie's classic Thinking Forth and realizes it foreshadowed modern day topics such as Extreme Programming and Best Practices.
FORUM
p.10 Letters
[author : you]
p.12 The New Adventures of Verity Stob
[author : Verity Stob]
p.14 News & Views
[author : Shannon Cochran]
p.71 Of Interest
[author : Shannon Cochran]
p.72 Swaine's Flames
[author : Michael Swaine]