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The authors outline a systematic method for rapid software production through the family-oriented abstraction, specification, and translation (FAST) process. FAST uses practical domain engineering to decrease the time and effort necessary to develop, deliver, and maintain software. Any software development projects using C, C++, or Java can incorporate the FAST model. The CD-ROM contains a FAST PASTA browser and a simulator for a floating weather station. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)