Sally Shlaer

Mathematician and engineer with Shlaer-Mellor

Sally Shlaer - Scientists & Innovators born December 3rd, 1938
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Accomplished mathematician and engineer contributed significantly to software engineering methodologies. Developed the Shlaer-Mellor method, a pioneering object-oriented approach to software design. Worked extensively in formal methods for software quality assurance and contributed to various educational initiatives. Published numerous papers on software engineering topics and co-authored key texts in the field, establishing foundational principles that influenced modern software development practice.

Developed the Shlaer-Mellor method

Published influential papers on software engineering

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