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This comprehensively revised second edition continues to stress the principle-based approach of the book. It emphasizes the importance of the fundamental principles of software engineering and illustrates the application of those principles in the different phases of software development. While updating the book with respect to the recent advances in software engineering, it maintains the successful structure of the first edition and enhances the coverage that includes: More thorough treatment of object orientation Greater coverage of software architecture and components Introduction to modeling languages Z and UML New validation techniques including model checking Quality improvement paradigms, including GQM and CMM More material on software processes, including the unified process. Case studies presented throughout expose students to issues, problems, and challenges involved in different application areas. They are intended to illustrate the use of general principles with concrete examples. Besides, over 350 exercises are provided to aid in the comprehension of the material.