It is always challenging to decide whether historical notes should come before or after the description and interpretation of the state of the art.
Arguing for the second alternative is the fact that readers should already have understood the motivations that drive a design decision. In favor of the first alternative, which we have chosen, there is the fact that readers can place the state of the art in context and can better appreciate the effort that has been made by those people who have contributed to it.
Historical Evolution
2009-01-01
45 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
Springer Verlag | 2009
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