Software Development Process Overview

Overview

The "Software Development Process" course offers a deep dive into the integral facets of software engineering. Starting with the fundamentals of software architecture and systems engineering, students will learn how to analyze requirements and create system models effectively. The course emphasizes the critical role of software testing and introduces students to essential creational design patterns that enhance code organization. Additionally, learners will discover the importance of version control systems, focusing on practical skills to manage code revisions and collaborate efficiently. By the end of the course, participants will have a robust foundational knowledge to navigate the complexities of software development.

Syllabus

Introduction to Software Architecture

Define what software architecture is and why it matters. Explore foundational patterns, including MVC, layered, and event-driven architectures, to build intuition for structuring real-world systems.

Introduction to Systems Engineering

Systems engineering is an approach to design, develop and manage complex systems across their lifecycle, focusing on defining customer needs and then requirements, design, implementation and testing.

Requirements Analysis and System Modeling

Requirement analysis define what a system must do, while system modeling visualizes structure and behavior to ensure clear design, traceability, and successful development.

Introduction to Testing in Software Development

Learn why TDD exists, how it fits into modern software practices, and what types of tests (unit, integration, end-to-end) support a robust testing culture.

Creational Design Patterns

Apply creational patterns—Singleton, Factory Method, and Builder—to design flexible solutions where object creation should be separated from usage.

What is Version Control

Version control is an incredibly important part of a professional programmer's life. In this lesson, you'll learn about the benefits of version control and install the version control tool Git!