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Software Development: From Beginner to Professional

Level: beginner

What you'll learn

  • Understand the fundamentals of software development and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
  • Understand how web and software applications work
  • Learn programming fundamentals including variables, data types, conditions, loops and functions
  • Develop problem-solving and computational thinking skills
  • Use Git and GitHub for professional version control
  • Build responsive websites using HTML and CSS
  • Develop interactive web applications using JavaScript
  • Understand relational databases and SQL
  • Design and manage application databases
  • Build backend applications and CRUD systems
  • Develop and consume REST APIs
  • Understand frontend application development
  • Implement authentication, authorization and user roles
  • Apply software security principles
  • Debug and troubleshoot software applications
  • Write and execute software tests
  • Understand software architecture and clean code principles
  • Deploy applications to production environments
  • Understand DevOps and CI/CD fundamentals
  • Work with software development teams using Agile practices
  • Document software applications professionally
  • Build and deploy a complete real-world software project
  • Create a professional software development portfolio

About this course

This comprehensive Software Development course is designed to take learners from the fundamentals of programming to building, testing, deploying, and maintaining real-world software applications.

Students will learn how software is designed and developed, starting with programming fundamentals and progressing through web development, databases, backend and frontend development, APIs, software architecture, security, testing, deployment, and DevOps.

The course is highly practical and project-based. Learners will not only watch video lessons but will also complete coding exercises, assignments, quizzes, practical challenges, and real-world projects.

By the end of the course, learners will have developed a portfolio of projects and completed a major software development project that demonstrates their ability to design and build a complete application.

The course is suitable for beginners, students, aspiring software developers, IT professionals, and anyone interested in building a career in software development.

Requirements

  • Basic computer literacy
  • A computer or laptop capable of running development software
  • Reliable internet connection
  • Willingness to learn and practice programming
  • No previous programming experience is required
  • Ability to install software and follow technical instructions
  • A code editor such as Visual Studio Code
  • Students should be prepared to complete practical exercises and assignments

Course outline

MODULE 1 — Introduction to Software Development

Lessons:

  1. Welcome to Software Development
  2. What is Software?
  3. What is Software Development?
  4. Types of Software
  5. Software Developers and Software Engineers
  6. Frontend, Backend and Full Stack Development
  7. Web, Mobile and Desktop Applications
  8. How Software Applications Work
  9. Introduction to SDLC
  10. Software Development Career Paths

Assignment: Analyze a real-world software system.

MODULE 2 — Computer & Programming Fundamentals

  1. Computers and Operating Systems
  2. Files and Folders
  3. Applications and Processes
  4. Servers and Clients
  5. Internet Fundamentals
  6. IP Addresses
  7. Domains and DNS
  8. Ports
  9. HTTP and HTTPS
  10. Localhost
  11. Command Line Basics
  12. Development Environments

Practical: Set up the development environment.

MODULE 3 — Programming Fundamentals

  1. Introduction to Programming
  2. Variables
  3. Data Types
  4. Operators
  5. Strings
  6. Arrays
  7. Objects
  8. Conditional Statements
  9. Loops
  10. Functions
  11. Parameters and Return Values
  12. Scope
  13. Error Handling
  14. Debugging
  15. Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming

Projects:

  1. Calculator
  2. Grade Calculator
  3. Student Management System

MODULE 4 — Git & GitHub

  1. What is Version Control?
  2. Introduction to Git
  3. Installing Git
  4. Git Configuration
  5. Creating a Repository
  6. Git Add
  7. Git Commit
  8. Git Push
  9. Git Pull
  10. Git Clone
  11. Branches
  12. Merging
  13. GitHub
  14. README Files
  15. GitHub Portfolio

Project: Publish a software project to GitHub.

MODULE 5 — Web Development Fundamentals

  1. How the Internet Works
  2. How Websites Work
  3. Browser and Web Server
  4. Client-Server Architecture
  5. HTTP Requests
  6. HTTP Responses
  7. URLs
  8. DNS
  9. Static Websites
  10. Dynamic Websites
  11. Web Applications
  12. Introduction to APIs

Assignment: Explain what happens when a user enters a website URL.

MODULE 6 — HTML & CSS

  1. Introduction to HTML
  2. HTML Document Structure
  3. Text and Headings
  4. Links
  5. Images
  6. Lists
  7. Tables
  8. Forms
  9. Semantic HTML
  10. Introduction to CSS
  11. Selectors
  12. Colors and Fonts
  13. Box Model
  14. Margin and Padding
  15. Flexbox
  16. CSS Grid
  17. Responsive Design
  18. Media Queries

Projects:

  1. Personal Portfolio
  2. Company Website
  3. Academy Landing Page

MODULE 7 — JavaScript

  1. Introduction to JavaScript
  2. Variables
  3. Data Types
  4. Operators
  5. Conditions
  6. Loops
  7. Functions
  8. Arrays
  9. Objects
  10. DOM
  11. Events
  12. Forms
  13. Validation
  14. JSON
  15. Fetch API
  16. Promises
  17. Async/Await
  18. Local Storage

Project: Interactive Student Registration System.

MODULE 8 — Databases & SQL

  1. What is a Database?
  2. Database Management Systems
  3. Relational Databases
  4. Tables
  5. Records
  6. Primary Keys
  7. Foreign Keys
  8. Relationships
  9. Database Design
  10. SQL
  11. SELECT
  12. INSERT
  13. UPDATE
  14. DELETE
  15. WHERE
  16. ORDER BY
  17. JOIN
  18. GROUP BY
  19. Database Normalization

Project: Design a School Management Database.

MODULE 9 — Backend Development

  1. What is Backend Development?
  2. Server-Side Programming
  3. Routing
  4. Controllers
  5. Models
  6. Database Connections
  7. Migrations
  8. ORM
  9. CRUD
  10. Form Validation
  11. Authentication
  12. Authorization
  13. Middleware
  14. File Uploads
  15. Email and Notifications

Project: Student Management System.

MODULE 10 — Frontend Development

  1. Introduction to Modern Frontend Development
  2. Components
  3. Props
  4. State
  5. Events
  6. Forms
  7. Routing
  8. API Integration
  9. Authentication
  10. Reusable Components
  11. Frontend Project Structure

Project: Build a frontend for the Student Management System.

MODULE 11 — APIs & System Integration

  1. What is an API?
  2. REST APIs
  3. API Endpoints
  4. GET
  5. POST
  6. PUT
  7. PATCH
  8. DELETE
  9. JSON
  10. HTTP Status Codes
  11. Headers
  12. Authentication
  13. API Tokens
  14. Postman
  15. API Documentation
  16. Third-Party APIs

Project: Build and consume a REST API.

MODULE 12 — Software Architecture & Clean Code

  1. What is Software Architecture?
  2. Application Structure
  3. MVC Architecture
  4. Separation of Concerns
  5. Clean Code
  6. Reusable Code
  7. SOLID Principles
  8. Design Patterns
  9. Maintainability
  10. Scalability

Assignment: Refactor an existing application.

MODULE 13 — Authentication & Security

  1. Authentication
  2. Authorization
  3. Users and Roles
  4. Permissions
  5. Password Security
  6. Sessions
  7. Tokens
  8. CSRF
  9. XSS
  10. SQL Injection
  11. Input Validation
  12. File Upload Security
  13. API Security
  14. Environment Variables
  15. HTTPS

Practical: Secure the Student Management System.

MODULE 14 — Testing & Debugging

  1. Understanding Software Bugs
  2. Debugging
  3. Test Cases
  4. Manual Testing
  5. Unit Testing
  6. Feature Testing
  7. Integration Testing
  8. Automated Testing
  9. Logging
  10. Error Handling

Practical: Debug and test a deliberately broken application.

MODULE 15 — Deployment & Hosting

  1. Localhost vs Production
  2. Domain Names
  3. Hosting
  4. Shared Hosting
  5. VPS
  6. Linux Basics
  7. SSH
  8. Web Servers
  9. DNS Configuration
  10. SSL Certificates
  11. Production Databases
  12. Environment Configuration
  13. Application Deployment
  14. Backups
  15. Production Troubleshooting

Project: Deploy an application online.

MODULE 16 — DevOps & CI/CD

  1. What is DevOps?
  2. Development and Operations
  3. CI/CD
  4. Build Pipelines
  5. Automated Testing
  6. Deployment Automation
  7. GitHub Actions
  8. Environment Variables
  9. Production Deployment
  10. Monitoring and Rollbacks

Project: Create a basic CI/CD pipeline.

MODULE 17 — Software Documentation

  1. Why Documentation Matters
  2. Requirements Documentation
  3. System Specifications
  4. Database Documentation
  5. API Documentation
  6. README Files
  7. Installation Guides
  8. User Manuals
  9. Technical Documentation
  10. Change Logs

Assignment: Document an application.

MODULE 18 — Agile & Team Software Development

  1. Introduction to Agile
  2. Scrum
  3. Product Backlog
  4. User Stories
  5. Sprints
  6. Tasks
  7. Bug Tracking
  8. Code Reviews
  9. Team Collaboration
  10. Git Team Workflow
  11. Software Project Management

Practical: Students work in teams on a development sprint.

MODULE 19 — CAPSTONE PROJECT

Build a Complete Software Application

Students will design and develop a complete application incorporating:

  1. Requirements
  2. UI/UX
  3. Database
  4. Frontend
  5. Backend
  6. Authentication
  7. Authorization
  8. APIs
  9. Testing
  10. Security
  11. Documentation
  12. Deployment

Suggested project:

Nextechera Academy Management System

Students could build:

  1. Student registration
  2. Student login
  3. Instructor management
  4. Courses
  5. Lessons
  6. Assignments
  7. Quizzes
  8. Progress tracking
  9. Certificates
  10. Payments
  11. Notifications
  12. Admin dashboard
  13. Reports

MODULE 20 — Career & Professional Development

  1. Becoming a Professional Developer
  2. Creating a Developer CV
  3. Building a GitHub Portfolio
  4. Creating a Personal Portfolio Website
  5. LinkedIn for Developers
  6. Freelancing
  7. Finding Software Projects
  8. Understanding Client Requirements
  9. Writing Software Proposals
  10. Project Estimation
  11. Pricing Software Projects
  12. Technical Interviews
  13. Coding Challenges
  14. Working with Clients
  15. Professional Communication

Final Assignment: Submit a professional developer portfolio.


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