Description
1985 edition. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. No dust jacket. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-preserved copy of “System Design from Provably Correct Constructs” by James Martin offers a fascinating glimpse into the early efforts to establish software engineering as a rigorous discipline. Published in 1985, at a time when the software industry was rapidly expanding, Martin’s work aimed to bring mathematical rigor and formal methods to the development of complex systems. As a pioneering figure in the field, Martin advocated for the use of provably correct constructs – verifiable building blocks that could be combined to create reliable and robust software systems. This book is a valuable historical artifact, documenting the quest for a more systematic and scientific approach to software design, a pursuit that continues to shape modern software engineering practices. Collectors and readers interested in the evolution of computer science and the foundations of software engineering will appreciate this insightful work from a prominent author who played a pivotal role in the field’s early development.
