Emphasizing the interaction between software development and systems engineering, the authors (both of ETAS GmbH, which supplies a "portfolio of standardized development and diagnostic tools that cover the complete development and service life cycles of electronic control units in today's automobiles") describe the processes, methods, and tools for the development of software for electronic systems in automotive vehicles. After an introduction and overview, chapters cover essential system basics, support processes for electronic systems and software engineering, core process for electronic systems and software engineering, methods and tools for development, and methods and tools for production and service. Basic familiarity with open-loop and closed-loop control engineering, system theory, and software engineering would be helpful for understanding, but is not a prerequisite. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)