Software Development From A to Z – Beginner's Complete Guide

Welcome to “Software Development From A to Z: A Complete Guide for Beginners”

If you’re new to the field or considering a career switch, this course is tailored for you. It’s a jargon-light, beginner-friendly guide to software development.

Why This Course?

1. No prior experience is required
   Jump right in! This course is crafted for absolute beginners, so you can start learning without any background in software development.

2. Comprehensive Coverage
   This course takes a panoramic view, from demystifying software development myths to hands-on coding in Python and the basics of web development.

3. Beginner-Focused
   Complex topics like Object-Oriented Programming and Software Development Methodologies are broken down into easy-to-understand language.

4. Continuously Updated
   Stay ahead of the curve with regular updates. Upcoming modules include versioning systems, career guidance, and job interview preparation.

What You Will Learn

• The real world of software development: separating myths from reality.

• Key methodologies in software development: Waterfall, Scrum, Kanban, and more.

• Designing software using UML: understanding and communicating software design using an industry standard approach.

• Coding in Python: starting with the basics and moving on to more advanced topics like error handling and algorithms.

• Web Development Essentials: a primer on creating websites using JavaScript.

• and more!

What Qualifies Me to Teach You?
I have more than 25 years of software development expertise. I’ve worked for companies like Apple, Siemens, and SAP.
As a software architect, I have designed and built several enterprise systems and frameworks, including core components of Siemens Healthcare‘s syngoimage processing system. I’m one of the senior software architects behind the SAP Cloud Platform SDK for iOS,a framework built by Apple and SAP. I currently hold twelve patents related to inventions in the field of mobile computing.

Student Reviews

“Excellent course, a fantastic instructor. A comprehensive course for those who are starting in software development. Highly recommended.” – Guillermo A. Robiglio

“Abstract concepts simplified into digestible information.” – Brian McPherson

“Good for refreshing programming skills and learning about how to use them professionally.” – Dieter Funkhauser

Course Extras

• Access to a private course forum for personalized support.

• Free companion eBook and downloadable resources such as UML cheat sheets and quick reference guides

• Regular updates to keep the content fresh and relevant.

Topics Include:

• Software development: myths vs. reality
      – Misconceptions around software development

• Software development methodologies
     – What’s a Software Development Methodology?
      – What’s the Difference between Agile and Waterfall?
      – How is Work Organized in Scrum?
      – Just-in-Time and Kanban. What has Toyota to Do with Software Development?

• Programming foundations
      – Learn to Code through hands-on Python Examples
      – Basic Syntax
      – Control Flow
      – Functions
      – Loops
      – Containers
      – Error Handling
      – File Input and Output
      – Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
      – Introduction to Algorithms

• The Unified Modeling Language (UML)
      – UML Diagram Types
      – The Class Diagram
      – UML Relationships
      – The Sequence Diagram
      – The Statechart Diagram

• Web development
      – How Do Websites Work?
      – What’s HTML?
      – Using CSS to Style Webpages
      – JavaScript Basics
      – Implementing a Color Theme Picker in JavaScript
      – JavaScript Functions and Event Handlers

Software Development from A to Z is the perfect course for you if you plan to switch careers or if you just want to find out more about software development.

Satisfaction Guarantee

A 30-day money-back guarantee ensures you can try the course risk-free.
If this course aligns with your learning goals, feel free to enroll. I’m here to guide you at every step along the way.

So why wait? Start your journey into the world of software development today!

See you in the first lesson.

Rating Distribution

• 1 stars: 20 votes
• 2 stars: 45 votes
• 3 stars: 308 votes
• 4 stars: 1091 votes
• 5 stars: 1494 votes

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have access to the course materials?

You can view and review the lecture materials indefinitely, like an on-demand channel.

Can I take my courses with me wherever I go?

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