Software is quickly becoming integral part of human life as we see more and more automation and technical advancements. Just like we expect car to work all the time and can't afford to break or reboot unexpectedly, software industry needs to continue to learn better way to build software if it were to become integral part of human life.
Software Development Processes and Methodologies
This course is part of Software Development Lifecycle Specialization
Instructors: Praveen Mittal
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There are 4 modules in this course
In this module and next one, we will learn about various software development processes at a high level to understand what is involved in each of these processes. In this module, we will cover Requirements and Architecture.
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11 videos1 reading9 assignments
In this module, we will learn about processes that are used to implement the software, verify and validate the software, deploy the software and maintain the software.
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12 videos10 assignments
In this module we will learn about various traditional models like waterfall, RUP, Incremental, and Spiral models.
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9 videos4 assignments1 peer review
In this module, we will learn about agile and modern techniques of software development. We will also learn about techniques that helps you learn faster about your market, your users, and your product.
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9 videos2 readings3 assignments1 peer review
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Yes!! I completed 1 of 4 courses in Software Development Processes and Methodologies. This is what it takes to understand the beginning of your Software Development Journey. Let's Go!
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2020
Very nice course that provides good insight on software development practices and common problems. It provides also some insights on project management, highlighting pros and cons of different models.
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2018
Very interesting and engaging course on Software Development Processes and Methodologies. Good both as a first contact course or as a mean of refreshing your memory on processes and methodologies.
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