Application Engineering and Development Part 2

Northeastern University via Coursera

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9 hours 29 minutes
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Intermediate
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This course is an introduction to the Java programming language and the concepts of object-oriented design. It not only covers the fundamentals of programming in Java, but it also brings in the concepts of object-oriented design. Topics include, but are not limited to, fundamentals of programming in Java, classes and methods, objects and references, overloading, inheritance, polymorphism, abstract classes and interfaces, basic data structures, and GUI applications. Students are expected to apply learned knowledge to address an identified problem found in the real world.

Syllabus

Module 8: The Pricing Model - Part 1

In this module you will learn to model business operations through object-oriented design principles, enabling you to visualize complex business relationships and processes as interconnected systems. You'll dive into sophisticated pricing strategies, exploring range-based pricing models and negotiation algorithms that can be implemented programmatically to optimize revenue. You'll learn to extract actionable insights from product performance metrics, customer behavior patterns, and sales data to drive informed business decisions. Finally, you'll discover how application architecture choices directly impact your ability to implement dynamic pricing strategies and real-time decision-making systems, creating a foundation for building scalable, data-driven business applications that can adapt and respond to market conditions.

Module 9: The Pricing Model - Part 2

This module teaches you to build an intelligent pricing and order management system that combines strategic business thinking with technical implementation. You'll master range pricing analytics using floor, ceiling, and target prices to evaluate sales performance in real-time, then implement this framework through robust Java system design with Product, OrderItem, and Order classes that automatically calculate margins and track target performance. The system generates comprehensive reports and business intelligence dashboards that rank products, assess customer profitability, and evaluate salesperson performance, all integrated through a complete workflow that takes users from initial setup through order processing and real-time analytics. By the end, you'll have investigated a scalable solution that transforms raw sales data into actionable insights for data-driven business decisions.

Module 10: The Ecosystem Model

This module explores the fundamental architecture of interconnected business systems, providing you with the analytical tools to understand how enterprises, organizations, roles, and work areas function as integrated components of larger operational frameworks. You'll learn to map and distinguish between various communication flows—from automated system-to-user notifications to collaborative user-to-user exchanges—that keep information moving efficiently across organizational boundaries. Through practical analysis techniques, you'll develop the ability to examine existing business systems and identify both the collaboration patterns that drive productivity and the role-based access requirements that ensure security and efficiency.

Module 11: The Java Faker

In modern software development, creating realistic and diverse test data manually is time-consuming and often results in limited datasets that don't adequately represent real-world scenarios. This module introduces Java Faker, a powerful library that streamlines your development workflow by automatically generating authentic-looking mock data for testing and development purposes. You'll begin by understanding the fundamental purpose and benefits of Java Faker, then gain hands-on experience integrating the library into your Java projects and configuring dependencies. Finally, you'll apply this knowledge to generate various types of realistic test data including names, addresses, and other common data types that can be immediately used in your testing scenarios. By completing this module, you'll have the skills to implement Java Faker as a standard tool in your development toolkit, enabling you to create robust test environments with realistic data that enhances the quality and reliability of your software testing processes.

Module 12: Designing an Effective Ecosystem for Organizations

This module explores recursive methods - where functions call themselves to solve complex problems by breaking them into smaller subproblems - and connects this systematic thinking to ecosystem modeling in software design. You'll learn to describe and develop recursive solutions while discovering how the same principles apply to building maintainable software architectures through modularity, hierarchy, and role-based structures. By examining how smaller components combine to create larger, sophisticated systems, you'll develop skills in both algorithmic problem-solving and architectural design, culminating in your ability to integrate multiple software components into a functioning ecosystem model that mirrors the elegant simplicity found in recursive approaches.

Module 13: Applying AI to Your Programming Practice

This module introduces students to leveraging modern AI-powered tools for breaking down complex real-world problems into structured system designs, using healthcare care plans and weight loss management as a practical example to demonstrate how AI can rapidly generate patient attribute breakdowns, care plan components, and corresponding Java class mappings. As the course nears completion, the focus shifts toward future-oriented application of learned concepts, emphasizing how emerging AI tools can accelerate the journey from initial problem definition to system architecture and code generation, while preparing students to apply these skills in real-world scenarios and reviewing key concepts for their upcoming projects.

Module 14: Course Conclusion

This module focuses on creating intuitive, user-friendly interfaces that effectively guide users through complex processes while minimizing cognitive burden. We begin by exploring the fundamental principles of user interaction design and examining why strategic interaction patterns are crucial for creating positive user experiences. Building on this foundation, you'll learn how to break down complex content into manageable, digestible pieces by prioritizing information effectively, ensuring users can focus on what matters most at each stage without being overwhelmed. Finally, we'll put these concepts into practice by implementing CardLayout components to create seamless, step-by-step user workflows that transform potentially frustrating, complicated processes into smooth, guided experiences. By the end of this module, you'll have the knowledge and practical skills to design interfaces that confidently guide users toward their goals through logical progressions that feel natural and intuitive.