High Integrity Software: The SPARK Approach to Safety and Security - Hardcover

Barnes, John

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0321136160 ISBN 13: 9780321136169

Publisher: Addison-Wesley, 2003

Synopsis

This book provides an accessible introduction to the SPARK programming language.

• Updated 'classic' that covers all of the new features of SPARK, including Object Oriented Programming.
• The only book on the market that covers this important and robust programming language.
• CD-ROM contains the main SPARK tools and additional manuals giving all the information needed to use SPARK in practice.

Technology:

The SPARK language is aimed at writing reliable software that combines simplicity and rigour within a practical framework.  Because of this, many safety-critical, high integrity systems are developed using SPARK.

User Level:

Intermediate

Audience:

Software engineers, programmers, technical leaders, software managers.  Engineering companies in fields such as avionics, railroads, medical instrumentation and automobiles.  Academics giving MSc courses in Safety Critical Systems Engineering, System Safety Engineering, Software Engineering.

Author Biography:

John Barnes is a veteran of the computing industry.  In 1977 he designed and implemented the RTL/2 programming language and was an original member of the ADA programming language design team.  He was founder and MD of Alsys Ltd from 1985 to 1991.  Currently self employed, John is the author of 'Programming in ADA' which has sold 150000 copies and been translated into 6 languages.  

About this title

From the Back Cover

"This book is indispensable to the serious SPARK user, giving a complete description of the enhanced SPARK language and analysis capabilities."
--Phil Thornley, Specialist in Safety Critical Software, BAE Systems.

"The SPARK approach provides a means by which good software engineering can bepracticed and be seen to be practiced. The book provides a rich description ofand rationale for the language, and could form the foundation for guidelinesused in the programming and verification of safety critical systems."
--George Romanski, President, Verocel Inc.

"John Barnes has used his characteristic witty style to provide the reader with all they need to understand and to start using the elegant features of the SPARK high integrity language and toolset."
--S. Tucker Taft, President, SofCheck Inc., and lead designer of Ada 95.

Our lives depend -- quite literally -- on software. Banking, transport, medical and industrial control systems rely on software to function correctly. In a software-powered world it is vital for our systems to be secure, reliable and safe.

The SPARK language and tools are designed to support the construction of "high integrity" systems, where safety and security are paramount. SPARK has been applied successfully in diverse applications including railway signalling, smartcard security and avionics systems in the Lockheed C130J and EuroFighter "Typhoon" projects.

The CD-ROM accompanying the book contains

• a demonstration version of the SPARK toolset and its documentation
• code examples from the text of the book
• Aonix ObjectAda compiler Special Edition
• GNAT Compiler public edition

John Barnes, in his clear and urbane style, combines a full description of SPARK with practical advice on using the SPARK tools. Numerous examples and case studies show readers how they can create more reliable software.

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About the Author

John Barnes is a veteran of the computing industry.  In 1977 he designed and implemented the RTL/2 programming language and was an original member of the ADA programming language design team.  He was founder and MD of Alsys Ltd from 1985 to 1991.  Currently self employed, John is the author of 'Programming in ADA' which has sold 150000 copies and been translated into 6 languages.  

Edition details

• Publisher: Addison-Wesley
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0321136160
• ISBN 13: 9780321136169
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 448