July 2021
Intermediate to advanced
340 pages
8h 47m
English
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1Introduction
Software is everywhere! Nowadays there are virtually no devices, machines, or systems that are not partially or entirely controlled by software. Important functionality in cars—such as engine or gear control—have long been software-based, and these are now being complemented by increasingly smart software-based driver assist systems, anti-lock brake systems, parking aids, lane departure systems and, perhaps most importantly, autonomous driving systems. Software and software quality therefore not only govern how large parts of our lives function, they are also increasingly important factors in our everyday safety and wellbeing.
Equally, the smooth running of countless companies today relies largely on the reliability of the software ...