Software is quickly becoming integral part of human life as we see more and more automation and technical advancements. Just like we expect car to work all the time and can't afford to break or reboot unexpectedly, software industry needs to continue to learn better way to build software if it were to become integral part of human life.
In this course, you will get an overview of how software teams work? What processes they use? What are some of the industry standard methodologies? What are pros and cons of each? You will learn enough to have meaningful conversation around software development processes.
After completing this course, a learner will be able to
1) Apply core software engineering practices at conceptual level for a given problem.
2) Compare and contrast traditional, agile, and lean development methodologies at high level. These include Waterfall, Rational Unified Process, V model, Incremental, Spiral models and overview of agile mindset
3) Propose a methodology best suited for a given situation
This course is part of the Software Development Lifecycle Specialization
Software Development Processes and Methodologies
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week
13 hours to complete
Software development processes : Part 1
In this module and next one, we will learn about various software development processes at a high level to understand what is involved in each of these processes. In this module, we will cover Requirements and Architecture.
11 videos (Total 69 min), 1 reading, 9 quizzes
11 videos
Motivation and Course Intro3m
What software development Looks Like?9m
Why do we need requirements?4m
Requirements vs Specification4m
Non-functional Requirements3m
WRSPM7m
WRSPM Model: Real-world Example7m
Software Architecture: Definition7m
Software Architecture: Models13m
Software Architecture: Process5m
1 reading
Welcome to the course5m
9 practice exercises
What software development Looks Like?6m
Why do we need requirements?6m
Requirements vs Specification6m
Non-functional Requirements4m
WRSPM Quiz6m
Software Architecture: Definition6m
Software Architecture Models6m
Software Architecture: Process6m
Requirements and Architecture30m
Week
24 hours to complete
Software Development Processes : Part 2
In this module, we will learn about processes that are used to implement the software, verify and validate the software, deploy the software and maintain the software.
12 videos (Total 75 min), 10 quizzes
12 videos
Software Design: Modularity4m
Software Design: Coupling4m
Software Design: Cohesion4m
Implementation4m
Deployment4m
Deployment: Rollback3m
Deployment: Cutover Strategies9m
Software Testing: Introduction9m
Software Testing: Definitions7m
Software Testing: Strategies11m
Software Testing: Perspectives5m
10 practice exercises
Software Design: Introduction10m
Software Design: Modularity16m
Software Design: Coupling26m
Software Design: Cohesion30m
Implementation10m
Deployment6m
Deployment: Rollback6m
Deployment: Cutover Strategies10m
Software Testing: Introduction14m
Design, Implementation, and Testing30m
Week
34 hours to complete
Software Development Models: Traditional Models
In this module we will learn about various traditional models like waterfall, RUP, Incremental, and Spiral models.
9 videos (Total 73 min), 5 quizzes
9 videos
Waterfall Model6m
V-Model3m
Sashimi Model4m
Incremental Models4m
Unified Process and its Variants13m
Spiral Model9m
Phase Gates / Stage Gates8m
Applying Software Development Models13m
4 practice exercises
Waterfall methods6m
Waterfall and Incremental Software Development Models14m
Unified and Spiral Processes10m
Traditional Software Development Models35m
Week
45 hours to complete
Software Development Models: Agile and Lean
In this module, we will learn about agile and modern techniques of software development. We will also learn about techniques that helps you learn faster about your market, your users, and your product.
9 videos (Total 58 min), 2 readings, 4 quizzes
9 videos
Agile Manifesto and Principles7m
Agile Frameworks3m
Scrum8m
Kanban9m
Agile and Lean Summary2m
Lean Startup14m
Model Selection: When to use which model?6m
What Next?41s
2 readings
Watch Agile Manifesto Video5m
Agile Manifesto Explained30m
3 practice exercises
Agile Mindset20m
Agile Frameworks and models10m
Agile & Lean Software Development30m
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Instructors
Praveen Mittal
Adjunct ProfessorCollege of Science and Engineering
Kevin Wendt
Teaching SpecialistDepartment of Computer Science and Engineering
About University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation’s most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.
About the Software Development Lifecycle Specialization
This Specialization is designed for people who are new to software engineering. It's also for those who have already developed software, but wish to gain a deeper understanding of the underlying context and theory of software development practices.
At the end of this Specialization, we expect learners to be able to:
1.) Build high-quality and secure software using SDLC methodologies such as agile, lean, and traditional/waterfall.
2.) Analyze a software development team's SDLC methodology and make recommendations for improvements.
3.) Compare and contrast software development methodologies with respect to environmental, organizational, and product constraints.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Once you enroll for a Certificate, you’ll have access to all videos, quizzes, and programming assignments (if applicable). Peer review assignments can only be submitted and reviewed once your session has begun. If you choose to explore the course without purchasing, you may not be able to access certain assignments.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
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