本书从“实用”的角度出发，以读者的学习、工作的实际需要为着眼点，采用最新的行业资料为载体，对计算机专业英语的典型语法、词法及相关行业领域的关键字进行了全面细致的介绍。
　　本书共由4个单元及附录组成，正文部分含英文版软硬件安装指南、软件开发指南、行业规范及软件开发过程中出现的英文错误提示等，内容涵盖计算机硬件、计算机软件、数据库、软件工程等多个领域的专业知识。每一单元由4个小节和1篇阅读材料组成，前者配有参考译文，而后者则作为练习与学习效果检测之用。每个单元力求全面地涵盖相关领域的关键字。附录由“参考译文”、“常用计算机专业英语词汇表”、“经典计算机专业英语语法”和“常见屏幕英语及释义”组成。
　　本书既可作为高职高专院校计算机软件及计算机应用相关专业的教材，也可作为软件研发相关领域，尤其是从事英美软件外包工作的软件专业人士的参考书籍。

出版说明
前言
Unit 1 Computer Hardware
1.1 Introduction
Key Words
Grammar
Exercises
1.2 Computer Components
1.2.1 Basic Components of a Computer
1.2.2 The Case
Key Words
Grammar
Exercises
1.3 Memory and Peripherals
1.3.1　Computer Data Storage 出版说明
前言
Unit 1  Computer Hardware
1.1  Introduction
Key Words
Grammar
Exercises
1.2  Computer Components
1.2.1  Basic Components of a Computer
1.2.2  The Case
Key Words
Grammar
Exercises
1.3  Memory and Peripherals
1.3.1　Computer Data Storage
1.3.2  Types of Computer Memory
1.3.3  RAM
1.3.4  Peripherals
1.3.5  Monitor
1.3.6　Mouse
1.3.7  Keyboard
Key Words
Grammar
Exercises
1.4  Computer DIY
1.4.1  Introduction
1.4.2  Step 1: Choosing Computer Components
1.4.3  Step 2: Opening the Computer Case
1.4.4  Step 3: Prepare the Computer Case
1.4.5  Step 4: Installing the Motherboard
1.4.6  Step 5: Installing the CPU
1.4.7  Step 6: Installing the Power Supply
1.4.8  Step 7: Installing the RAM
1.4.9  Step 8: Installing the CPU Cooler
Key Words
Grammar
Exercises
1.5  Reading Material: User Guide for HP 2133 Mini-Note
Unit 2  Software
2.1  Computer software
2.1.1  What’s Computer Software?
2.1.2  Software Overview
2.1.3  Types of Software
Key Words
Grammar
Exercises
2.2  C# Language
2.2.1  Introduction
2.2.2  Program Structure
2.2.3  Expressions
2.2.4  Statements
2.2.5  Classes and Objects
Key Words
Grammar
Exercises
2.3  Java Language
2.3.1  Java Overview
2.3.2  Syntax
2.3.3  Class Libraries
2.3.4  Documentation
2.3.5  Editions
Key Words
Grammar
Exercises
2.4  C Language
2.4.1  Overview
2.4.2  Uses
2.4.3  Syntax
Key Words
Grammar
Exercises
2.5  Reading Material: Cloud Computing
Unit 3  Database
3.1  Database Overview
3.1.1  Definition
3.1.2  Architecture
3.1.3  Database Management Systems
3.1.4  Types
3.1.5  Models
Key Words
Grammar
Exercises
3.2  SQL Server
3.2.1  Overview
3.2.2  Editions
3.2.3  Data Retrieval
3.2.4  SQL CLR
3.2.5  Tools
3.2.6  Programmability
3.2.7  Installation of SQL Server 2008
Keywords
Grammar
Exercises
3.3  Oracle Database—2 Day Developer’s Guide
3.3.1  Overview of Oracle Database Schemas
3.3.2  Overview of Application Development with Oracle Database
3.3.3  Overview of Other Development Environments
Keywords
Grammar
Exercises
3.4  Object Database
3.4.1  Overview
3.4.2  Adoption of Object Databases
3.4.3  Technical Features
3.4.4  Standards
3.4.5  Advantages and Disadvantages
3.4.6  Object-oriented Database Management System
3.4.7  Object Database Usage through Java APIs
Keywords
Grammar
Exercises
3.5  Reading Material: MS SQL Server Backup—User Guide
Unit 4  Software Engineering
4.1  Introduction
4.1.1  Overview
4.1.2  History
4.1.3  Profession
4.1.4  Subdisciplines
Keywords
Grammar
Exercises
4.2  Software Development Life Cycle
4.2.1  SDLC Overview
4.2.2  Overview of System Development Processes
4.2.3  System Development Approach for Large Projects
4.2.4  System Development Approach for Medium Projects
4.2.5  System Development Approach for Small Projects
Keywords
Grammar
Exercises
4.3  Software Documentation
4.3.1  Introduction
4.3.2  Process and Product Documentation
4.3.3  Process Documentation
4.3.4  Product Documentation
4.3.5  Document Quality
4.3.6  Documentation Standards
Keywords
Grammar
Exercises
4.4  Agile Software Development
4.4.1  Introduction
4.4.2  History
4.4.3  Characteristics
4.4.4  Comparison with Other Methods
4.4.5  Agile Methods
4.4.6  Measuring Agility
4.4.7  Experience and Reception
4.4.8  XP—An Agile Software Development Methodology
Keywords
Grammar
Exercises
4.5  Reading Material: Software Testing
附录
附录A  参考译文
附录B  常用计算机专业英语词汇表
附录C  经典计算机专业英语语法
附录D  常见屏幕英语及释义
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