Debugging by Thinking - A Multidisciplinary Approach

Debugging by Thinking: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach is the first book to apply the wisdom of six disciplines?logic, mathematics, psychology, safety analysis, computer science, and engineering?to the problem of debugging. It uses the methods of literary detectives such as Sherlock Holmes, the techniques of mathematical problem solving, the results of research into the cognitive psychology of human error, the root cause analyses of safety experts, the compiler analyses of computer science, and the processes of modern engineering to define a systematic approach to identifying and correcting software errors.

Audience
Computer programmers and developers

Contents

• Introduction
• Sherlock Holmes
• Lord Peter Wimsey
• Professor Solomon
• Case Studies I
• Mathematical Problem Solving
• Mathematical Strategies
• Debugging Heuristics
• Debugging Tactics
• Case Studies II
• The Way of the Safety Expert
• The Way of the Psychologist
• The Way of the Engineer
• The Way of the Computer Scientist
• Get Back to Work

• Glossary
• Root Cause Checklist
• Bibliography: Software Development
• Books about Thinking Skills
• Books about Supporting Disciplines
• Books about Debugging