This book includes some of the vital pieces of work being conducted across the world, on various topics related to software engineering. This field of science is concerned with the systematic construction of software using the principles of engineering. It branches into core areas of software construction, testing, design and management. Chapters herein are compiled to provide detailed information about the fundamental theories related to this field and to discuss the most vital advances made over the years. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this book an invaluable source of knowledge. Experts, software engineers and students actively engaged in this field will find this book full of crucial and unexplored concepts.