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Product Description This book, written by a software engineer, provides a look into the mysterious and often misunderstood world of software. It explains what software does, how it is designed and tested, and why, despite great efforts, it still contains errors and is often behind schedule and over budget. About the Author Dr. Pfeiffer, an electrical engineer by training, first worked for many years designing various types of electronic equipment. The arrival of the microprocessor turned him from electronics to software. Working as a software engineer he has more than 15 years experience creating and testing software for industrial and defense projects.