Software production for minicomputers

Although minicomputer hardware costs are rapidly decreasing, minicomputer software seems to be continuously increasing in cost. A contributing factor to this situation is a lack of recognition of the scope of the problem of software production, which must be considered to include analysis, design, implementation, integration, testing, delivery, and maintenance. Various tools for minicomputer software production are discussed, including specification and design standards, software engineering techniques, implementation and testing methods, and project controls.