This course is part of the Software Design and Architecture Specialization

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Software Design and Architecture SpecializationUniversity of Alberta

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This course extends object-oriented analysis and design by incorporating design patterns to create interactive applications. Through a survey of established design patterns, you will gain a foundation for more complex software applications. Finally, you will identify problematic software designs by referencing a catalog of code smells.
You will be challenged in the Capstone Project to redesign an existing Java-based Android application to implement a combination of design patterns. You will also critique a given Java codebase for code smells.

After completing this course, you will be able to: 
• Demonstrate how to use design patterns to address user interface design issues.	
• Identify the most suitable design pattern to address a given application design problem.	
• Apply design principles (e.g., open-closed, dependency inversion, least knowledge).	
• Critique code by identifying and refactoring anti-patterns.
• Apply the model-view-controller architectural pattern.

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Software Design and Architecture Specialization

Intermediate Level

Approx. 15 hours to complete

English

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Flexible deadlines

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Course 2 of 4 in the

Software Design and Architecture Specialization

Intermediate Level

Approx. 15 hours to complete

English

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Kenny Wong

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Computing Science, Faculty of Science

351,080 Learners

11 Courses

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University of Alberta

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1

Week 1

5 hours to complete

Introduction to Design Patterns: Creational & Structural Patterns

5 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 66 min), 8 readings, 3 quizzes

9 videos

2.1.1 – What is a Design Pattern?6m2.1.2 – Creational, Structural, and Behavioural Patterns6m2.1.3 – Singleton Pattern5m2.1.4 – Factory Method Pattern11m2.1.5 – Facade Pattern6m2.1.6 – Adapter Pattern4m2.1.7 – Composite Pattern6m2.1.8 – Proxy Pattern7m2.1.9 – Decorator Pattern11m

8 readings

Meet Your Presenter – Sam Jeffery10mMeet Your Facilitator– Cecilia Xiang10mDiscussion: Introduce Yourself10mDiscussion: Design Pattern Examples10mDesign Patterns Course Notes - Updated July 202110mDesign Patterns Glossary10mUngraded Assignment - Adapter Pattern (Solution)10mUngraded Assignment - Composite Pattern (Solution)10m

1 practice exercise

Module 1 Review30m

Week2

Week 2

4 hours to complete

Behavioural Design Patterns

4 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 33 min), 5 readings, 3 quizzes

5 videos

2.2.1 – Template Method Pattern7m2.2.2 – Chain of Responsibility Pattern5m2.2.3 – State Pattern6m2.2.4 – Command Pattern8m2.2.5 – Observer Pattern5m

5 readings

Discussion: Undo/Redo As a Pattern10mMediator Pattern10mPeer Review Request Forum10mCapstone Assignment 2.1 - Implement the Command Pattern (Solution)10mUngraded Assignment - Observer Pattern (Solution)10m

1 practice exercise

Module 2 Review30m

Week3

Week 3

4 hours to complete

Working with Design Patterns & Anti-patterns

4 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 62 min), 4 readings, 3 quizzes

8 videos

2.3.1 – MVC Pattern9m2.3.2 – Open/Closed Principle5m2.3.3 – Dependency Inversion Principle6m2.3.4 – Composing Objects Principle5m2.3.5 – Interface Segregation Principle4m2.3.6 – Principle of Least Knowledge7m2.3.7 – Part 1 - Code Smells11m2.3.7 – Part 2 - Code Smells12m

4 readings

Ungraded Assignment - MVC Pattern (Solution)10mCapstone Assignment 2.2 - Implement MVC Pattern (Solution)10mLiskov Substitution Principle10mDiscussion: Stories of Bad Coding10m

1 practice exercise

Module 3 Review30m

Week4

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Capstone Challenge

2 hours to complete

4 readings

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TOP REVIEWS FROM DESIGN PATTERNS

by AAMay 25, 2020

The demo could have been also possible with any simple IDE, as installing and configuring Android Studio could be irrelevant for some students.

by KPOct 26, 2020

This course was not easy, especially when you have zero knowledge on subject. But it is very helpful subject and will certainly be a plus for you career in software development.

by SHAug 24, 2021

Wonderful course. It can enhance tour knowledge and give opportunity to explore more about design patterns. There are wonderful examples, assignments and quiz. I would highly recommend this course.

by EWJul 20, 2022

Good overall. Some of the discussion links go to expired discussion-groups. And a link to a quick summary of each of the patterns would help.

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About the Software Design and Architecture Specialization

In the Software Design and Architecture Specialization, you will learn how to apply design principles, patterns, and architectures to create reusable and flexible software applications and systems. You will learn how to express and document the design and architecture of a software system using a visual notation.

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