Structured Programming And Software Engineering Of Hard-real-time Minicomputer Systems

This paper describes a structured approach to the development and implementation of real-time minicomputer software systems. The method adapts sound, proved engineer ing techniques into software project engineering terms. These software engineering practices presume technical expertise as a necessity, but also utilize top-down design and implementation principles, structured programming concepts, concurrent documenta tion and implementation activities, management visibility and control mechanisms, soft ware standards, and coordinated project teamwork.