The way that software components — subroutines, classes, functions, etc. — are arranged, and the interactions between them, is called architecture. In this course you will study the ways these architectures are represented, both in UML and other visual tools. We will introduce the most common architectures, their qualities, and tradeoffs. We will talk about how architectures are evaluated, what makes a good architecture, and an architecture can be improved. We'll also talk about how the architecture touches on the process of software development.
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Learner Career Outcomes
25%
started a new career after completing these courses
25%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
12%
got a pay increase or promotion
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Course 3 of 4 in the
Intermediate Level
Approx. 10 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: French, Portuguese (Brazilian), Russian, English, Spanish
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University of Alberta
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
5 hours to complete
UML Architecture Diagrams
In this module you will learn about software architecture. You will learn why architecture is important, what perspectives need to be considered, and how to communicate architecture using UML.
5 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 42 min), 8 readings, 3 quizzes
2 hours to complete
Architectural Styles
Software comes in all shapes and sizes. The architecture you choose will affect every part of your software, from its security and efficiency, to its modularity and maintainability. In this module we will examine the different architectures that you have to choose from to shape your software.
2 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 64 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz
1 hour to complete
Architecture in Practice
The architecture is the most fundamental aspect of software. You will learn how development teams describe architectures, plan successful architectures based on quality attributes, and evaluate the resulting architecture. You will also learn how architecture relates to organization structure and even product planning!
1 hour to complete
4 videos (Total 43 min)
2 hours to complete
Capstone Challenge
Now, in the final module of the course, you will evaluate the proposed architecture to extend the functionality of the example Android code base.
2 hours to complete
4 readings
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE
by CSDec 23, 2019
This is a excellent course for Software architects, addressing all key areas needed in the field. Good content, definitely recommend this course for anyone aspiring to be a Software architect.
by FCFeb 15, 2021
Content was well thought and prepared, though sometimes I would have appreciated a bit more practice/details on the topic then covered by peer-graded assignments.
by ADJan 7, 2021
Absolutly Fantastic Courses!! Well Designed. I got what I was looking for. Using Andoid as a way to pratices is also a very good idea. Thank you very all of you.
by SOOct 29, 2020
It was definitely interesting at first, but later modules were quite boring as they went into philosophical level. But overall it was good experience, thanks.
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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