CSE681 - Software Modeling & Analysis

Resources:

Course Scope:

• UML diagrams: activity, dataflow, class, event-trace, structure charts, and state.
• Analysis based on ownership, communication patterns, load models and some queuing theory.
• Prototype code, using C# and the .Net Framework Class Libraries.

• Discover the needs for specific functionality - analysis of use.
• Understand how software parts must communicate in order to meet project requirements - analysis of structure.
• Explore dependency relationships and use of shared data - analysis of information.
• Predict and measure performance, e.g., latency and throughput as a function of load - analysis of operation.

Four projects are required that are progressively more challenging. The first and second projects are concerned with describing an architecture for, then implementing, a relatively small but interesting software system. The third project develops some prototype code for a more complex, distributed, system. The final project requires the creation of an architecture for this system, documented with an OCD, then followed by its implementation.

The use of C# and the .Net Framework Class Libraries are required. This is covered by the class text and in help sessions conducted by the instructor and teaching assistants. A lot of work outside of class is expected. Students that complete this course with good grades will understand how to lay the foundations for the successful development of large, distributed systems.

Lecture and Help Session Videos

What do I gain by taking this course?

1. Ability to design and implement complex systems
2. Proficiency with C# and the .Net Framework
3. Experience with multi-package systems that use threading, Graphical User Interfaces, and inter-process communication with message passing
4. Preparation for more advanced courses in the CE Software Track

Prerequisites:

Required Text, Notes, and Projects:

1. C# 7.0 in a Nutshell, Albahari & Albahari, O'Reilly, 2016 (Text) - Required for this course. Buy the latest version available.
2. Class Notes, available on www.ecs.syr.edu/faculty/fawcett/handouts/cse681
3. Four projects are required:
   • Project #1 and Project #4 each require creation of an Operational Concept Document (OCD).
   • Project #2, Project #3, and Project #4 implement the concepts you developed in the OCDs, using C# and the .Net Framework.
   • Project #4 uses Windows Communication Framework (WCF) and Windows Presentation Framework (WPF) to create a distributed application, using message passing.
4. Grading Process:
   • One third of your grade is based on the first three projects, all weighted equally.
   • One third of your grade is based on the fourth project.
   • One third of your grade is based on the Midterm Examination.

Supporting Texts and Links:

1. CLR via C#, Fourth Edition, Jeffrey Richter, Microsoft Press, 2012
2. Pro C# 5.0 and the .Net 4.5 Platform , Andrew Troelsen, Apress, 2012, ISBN 978-1-4302-4233-8 (PCS)
3. Writing with Style, Third Edition, John Trimble, Prentice-Hall, 2010, ISBN 978-0205028801
4. High Scalability Website
5. Tutorial links:
   UML (embarcadero.com), UML (uml-diagrams.org)
   C# Tutorial - Univ Linz
   C# Tutorial - MSDN
   Core Technologies
   .Net Code Samples by Mike Woodring
   
6. Other useful links:
   Chris Sells Website
   Microsoft Developer's Network
   XML - w3schools
   WPF Tutorial - Microsoft
   WCF Tutorial - Microsoft
   Code Project