What you should be able to do
- Separate product work from one-off coding.
- Identify stakeholders, constraints and evidence of quality.
01 / PROCESS MODELS AND AGILE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT / L01
Introduction to Software Engineering
Software engineering adds a repeatable way to understand needs, make trade-offs, test outcomes and maintain what is built.
Why is engineering software different from simply writing code?
Terms to use precisely
Common mistakes
- Treating a process as paperwork rather than a way to reduce uncertainty.
Decide before you code.
Use a small case to separate requirements, design choices, verification and validation.
A lecturer asks for an attendance app. What should happen first?
Choose the action or concept that best fits.
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Watch the part that solves the gap.
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