to the latest key developments in modern times. This text is useful and life provide a comprehensive introduction to key topics in the history of computing, which is easy to follow and concise. This includes significant areas and events in the field - from ancient Egypt until today - and both give the reader a sense of history and stimulate further research in the subject. Features: ? Presents an overview of the history of software engineering ? Following the evolution of a number of large technology companies like IBM, Motorola and Microsoft Focusing on fundamental areas in the field of computing, this clearly written and wide-ranging text will capture the attention of readers and highly profitable computer science student. In addition, very suitable for self-study, and also will appeal to readers who are more casual. ? Dr Gerard O Regan is a CMMI software process improvement consultant with research interests including software quality and process improvement software; mathematical approach to software quality, and the history of computing. He has published A Practical Approach to Software Quality and Software Quality Mathematical Approach.