Advances in the tools and technology for computer software development would
lead us to expect that today's computerized systems are
- more reliable
- easier to maintain and extend
- cheaper and quicker to develop
than computerized systems several decades ago.
Alas, we're disappointed. Typical computer programmers of today are actually
less aware of enlightened good practices than their predecessors of the 1970s.
Conrad Weisert will illustrate common shortcomings of modern computer systems
and explain how the business and academic environments inhibit progress toward
higher software quality. Conrad is a Chicago-based consultant/educator
specializing in methodologies for software development and large-scale project
management. He has spoken to APCU twice before, most recently April 24, 2010.
You can find out about his background and specialties at
http://www.idinews.com/ .
