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.
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Learner Career Outcomes
33%
started a new career after completing these courses
50%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
27%
got a pay increase or promotion
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Course 2 of 4 in the
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Intermediate Level
Approx. 22 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English
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University of Alberta
UAlberta is considered among the world’s leading public research- and teaching-intensive universities. As one of Canada’s top universities, we’re known for excellence across the humanities, sciences, creative arts, business, engineering and health sciences.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
7 hours to complete
Introduction to Design Patterns: Creational & Structural Patterns
Design patterns help to solve common design issues in object-oriented software. You will learn what they are and how they can be applied. In this module you will learn the creational and structural design patterns. You will continue to learn and practice expressing designs in UML, and code some of these patterns in Java.
7 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 66 min), 8 readings, 3 quizzes
9 videos
2.1.2 – Creational, Structural, and Behavioural Patterns6m
2.1.3 – Singleton Pattern5m
2.1.4 – Factory Method Pattern11m
2.1.5 – Facade Pattern6m
2.1.6 – Adapter Pattern4m
2.1.7 – Composite Pattern6m
2.1.8 – Proxy Pattern7m
2.1.9 – Decorator Pattern11m
8 readings
Meet Your Presenter – Sam Jeffery10m
Meet Your Facilitators10m
Discussion: Introduce Yourself10m
Discussion: Design Pattern Examples10m
Design Patterns Course Notes10m
Design Patterns Glossary10m
Ungraded Assignment - Adapter Pattern (Solution)10m
Ungraded Assignment - Composite Pattern (Solution)10m
1 practice exercise
Module 1 Review24m
6 hours to complete
Behavioural Design Patterns
You will continue learning useful design patterns and add them to your toolbox. In this module, you will learn the behavioural patterns. This will include communicating them in UML and coding them in Java!
6 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 33 min), 5 readings, 3 quizzes
5 videos
2.2.2 – Chain of Responsibility Pattern5m
2.2.3 – State Pattern6m
2.2.4 – Command Pattern8m
2.2.5 – Observer Pattern5m
5 readings
Discussion: Undo/Redo As a Pattern10m
Mediator Pattern10m
Peer Review Request Forum10m
Capstone Assignment 2.1 - Implement the Command Pattern (Solution)10m
Ungraded Assignment - Observer Pattern (Solution)10m
1 practice exercise
Module 2 Review24m
6 hours to complete
Working with Design Patterns & Anti-patterns
You will learn a design pattern that is very useful for user interfaces: model-view-controller, or MVC. Then you will learn some principles underlying the design patterns, to create software that is flexible, reusable, and maintainable. Finally, you will learn some of the symptoms of bad design, which we call code smells or antipatterns.
6 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 62 min), 4 readings, 3 quizzes
8 videos
2.3.2 – Open/Closed Principle5m
2.3.3 – Dependency Inversion Principle6m
2.3.4 – Composing Objects Principle5m
2.3.5 – Interface Segregation Principle4m
2.3.6 – Principle of Least Knowledge7m
2.3.7 – Part 1 - Code Smells11m
2.3.7 – Part 2 - Code Smells12m
4 readings
Ungraded Assignment - MVC Pattern (Solution)10m
Capstone Assignment 2.2 - Implement MVC Pattern (Solution)10m
Liskov Substitution Principle10m
Discussion: Stories of Bad Coding10m
1 practice exercise
Module 3 Review24m
4 hours to complete
Capstone Challenge
In the previous modules, you were introduced to a variety of design patterns, and applied two of these to the example Android code base. Now, in the final module of the course, you will identify and fix specific code smells in this code base. After completing these tasks, you will be ready to complete the final exam.
4 hours to complete
4 readings
4 readings
Capstone Assignment 2.3 - Identify and Fix Code Smells (Solution)10m
Discussion: Last Word – Design Patterns10m
Acknowledgements10m
Credits10m
1 practice exercise
Final Exam1h
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM DESIGN PATTERNS
by ZPSep 17, 2019
I have never had a chance to study CS at the university so I am always looking for ways to improve my knowledge - to keep up with fellow programmers. And this course met my requirements perfectly. :)
by OBMay 24, 2020
Very rich content. However, i don't think the community reviewing system for assignments is the best, if there is a more controlled reviewing option can be used, i think it will be better.
by PRJul 30, 2019
Quite a good course to understand the fundamental design patterns that we can apply in software design. Liked the amount of student indulgence that is encouraged in the project.
by ASJul 2, 2020
The course was really recommended for a good kick start in design patterns and it would be more effective if you follow this course along with head first design patterns book
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.
Practical examples and opportunities to apply your knowledge will help you develop employable skills and relevant expertise in the software industry.
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