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About the Course

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. In this course, you will get an overview of how software teams work? What processes they use? What are some of the industry standard methodologies? What are pros and cons of each? You will learn enough to have meaningful conversation around software development processes. After completing this course, a learner will be able to 1) Apply core software engineering practices at conceptual level for a given problem. 2) Compare and contrast traditional, agile, and lean development methodologies at high level. These include Waterfall, Rational Unified Process, V model, Incremental, Spiral models and overview of agile mindset 3) Propose a methodology best suited for a given situation...

Top reviews

LP

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.

MC

Oct 25, 2020

I really enjoyed the course and learned many new things that i was not aware about. The instructors were helpful and easy to understand. Peer review assignments were very interesting to me. Thank you.

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By Meriem M

May 8, 2020

A very good and well explain course ; were I would open my eyes to a hall new methods and ways of thinking and analyzing a problem or a project statement .

By S

Jul 8, 2022

Excellent. This is all new to me. However, these 2 professors make me want to learn more and more. They were both very clear in their presentations.

By Deleted A

Nov 3, 2020

This course has shown a path for the field i always wanted to excel in- Software architecture. A wonderful for complete beginners to the field.

By Huynh V T

Feb 4, 2021

This course gives me the knowledge I need to work well in Software development.

Thank you the two teachers for teaching me this.

All the best.

By Marco R

May 29, 2023

Very good introduction to SW engineering practices, with a good theoretical base and several examples on how fundamental principles apply.

By Kino H

Apr 20, 2023

Great course. Videos were very simple and easy to understand. Projects are engaging and seemed to really resemble real life situations.

By Aman A P

Jan 3, 2021

Nice course, thank you Coursera and both the teachers for giving me outstanding knowledge about the software processes and development.

By SRIDEVI S

Mar 17, 2020

Course is so useful to have an idea of different software processes and methodologies that can be used to develop quality software

By Rishabh S

Apr 20, 2020

A Very Helpful course for those who are looking to refine their SDLC skills and is best suited for practical applications also.

By Yuri S S

Jul 28, 2020

Curso muito bom. Com ele consegue entender como se dá o processo de desenvolvimento de um software de maneira profissional.

By ARMANDO A P

May 27, 2020

Es un curso muy bueno , se lo recomiendo a todas aquellas personas que se inician en el mundo del Desarrollo de Software.

By Mousa A A

Sep 7, 2020

The course was full with valuable information and it was more than great, and the instructors were so simple and awesome

By Muhammad Z

Sep 28, 2023

very helpful and a good course for me as a software engg graduate. it has updated content with modern world user needs.

By Natalia E

Jun 26, 2022

Thank you for a very informative and professionally done course! I hope it will help me build my career in the future.

By Paresh S :

Apr 9, 2020

Good explanation of software development process by the instructors and this course really helpful for my career.

By Rutvi G

Jun 23, 2020

High quality lectures, definitely helpful, outstanding explanation! Thank you to Praveen Mittal and Kevin Wendt!

By C O

Jul 5, 2021

Very good course. Clear and concise with usable examples to help match customer needs to correct methodologies.

By Marcela A S

Nov 19, 2022

Bien enfocado y estructurado su contenido, con ejemplos reales para quienes trabajamos proyectos de desarrollo.

By rahel l

Jul 8, 2018

The instructors are so knowledgeable and experienced on software development. I have learned a lot. thank You!

By Thang D P

Jun 29, 2020

Short enough, Easy understanding and updated information for the person who wants to refresh He/She self

By Dipu S

Jul 13, 2020

Really it was amazing course with better concept. The concept delivered by faculty was really awesome.

By Muhammad S k

Mar 12, 2021

Excellent course in order to learn the basics about software development processes and methodologies.

By 17STUCHH010187

May 8, 2020

Very easy to understand course, a lot of topics were very easy to finish within a short span of time.

By Indrani I

Apr 27, 2020

Very professional teaching and the depth of the subject makes little more interesting to learn more.

By Faik S B

Feb 11, 2023

Thanks a lot. A great and very educational course.

I recommend this course to everyone.

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