A wide range of modern computer applications require the performance and flexibility of parallel and distributed systems. Better software support is required if the technical advances in these systems are to be fully exploited by commerce and industry. This involves the provision of specialised techniques and tools as well as the integration of standard software engineering methods. This book will reflect current advances in this area, and will address issues of theory and practice with contributions from academia and industry. It is the aim of the book to provide a focus for information on this developing which will be of use to both researchers and practitioners.

Synopsis

This work reflects current advances in specialized software techniques and tools, as well as the integration of standard software engineering methods. It addresses issues of theory and practice, with international contributions from academia and industry. Features of the text include: a state-of-the-art report; research papers describing the latest work in the area; a balance of theoretical advances and practical techniques, which can be used to build parallel and distributed software systems; papers describing the aims and progress of major, internationally recognised research and development projects in the area; and advanced software tools currently available.

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