The design step in developing software has some unique characteristics. First of all, it’s the only step where drawing pictures of things is the norm. Why is that? What do pictures do that other representations cannot do? Pictures have varying levels of detail; pictures have context. Pictures…paint a picture. Why are these things important? In this course, too, we begin looking at other disciplines (building architecture is a favorite one) for lessons on design.
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Who needs abstractions?
2 hours to complete
2 videos (Total 16 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
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Focus on the Users
2 hours to complete
2 videos (Total 17 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
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What if there are no users?
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2 videos (Total 16 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
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Advanced database design
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2 videos (Total 18 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
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TOP REVIEWS FROM SOFTWARE DESIGN AS AN ABSTRACTION
by RGApr 27, 2021
It gives you good foundations before starting on software creation
by DBNov 20, 2018
Exceptionally good teaching makes this course excellent.
by JWMay 3, 2018
Fantastic accessible course for those interested in software design
by MLSep 14, 2019
Great course, exceptional teacher. Professor Glock will be missed!
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