Software Engineering: Introduction

Learn how to apply engineering principles, such as Agile, to build a full-stack software system.

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Created by: Reid Holmes

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This course, part of the Software Development MicroMasters Program, introduces how teams design, build, and test multi-version software systems.
You will learn software engineering principles that are applicable to the breadth of large-scale software systems. The course explores topics such as agile development, REST and Async programming, software specification, design, refactoring, information security, and more.
By the end of this course, learners will work in teams, applying an agile software development process to specify, design, and test multiple versions of complex software systems.
Learners who enroll in the Verified track will receive staff grading and increased interaction with the instructor and staff.

Advanced Level

Time: 6 Weeks - 8-10 hours per week

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Reid Holmes

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Reid is an Associate Professor of Computer Science in the Department of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia. Reid's research interests are in the human aspects of software engineering and working to improve developer's abilities to build and maintain high quality software systems. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Calgary in 2008 and spent a Postdoc at the University of Washington working with David Notkin from 2008-2010. Prior to joining UBC, Reid was an Assistant Professor in the David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science at the University of Waterloo.