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About the Course

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...

Top reviews

MC

Oct 25, 2020

I really enjoyed the course and learned many new things that i was not aware about. The instructors were helpful and easy to understand. Peer review assignments were very interesting to me. Thank you.

LP

Apr 17, 2020

Very nice course that provides good insight on software development practices and common problems. It provides also some insights on project management, highlighting pros and cons of different models.

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By SREE L

Nov 6, 2020

It really helped me understand the concepts in software development.

It's a great course I must say.

By Nathan W

Oct 18, 2020

I enjoyed and learned a lot from this course. The instructors were helpful and easy to understand.

By Philipp R

Jul 17, 2020

The learning matter is very well prepared and conducted. Also good as reference if necessary later.

By Oleg K

Jan 18, 2022

Very useful and well paced, especially for those who have no knonowledge of software production.

By Heracles M

Jun 16, 2020

Excellent course to get a first approach on software development. Great instructors and content.

By eslam i

Jul 16, 2023

Best course to discuss software models, and offered a good foundation for Agile Models as well.

By NUSI S C

Oct 16, 2020

It was really good course to develop my skill in software engineering.

Thanks for your support.!

By Harishsing R

Dec 11, 2021

A perfect course to start your journey into the leadership of Software Development projects.

By Veselina K

May 4, 2021

Great informative overview. As someone with no prior soft dev experience, I benefited a lot.

By Jathniel C

May 20, 2023

Very informational. I enjoyed learning this course, especially the peer-graded assignments.

By Amin M

Jan 6, 2021

Amazing course with good overview of the software development process and best practices.

By ALEJANDRO G

Jun 26, 2020

great overview of the different designs and patterns in the software development process.

By Wagner O W

Sep 14, 2021

Course with excellent didactics and many exercises to assimilate the acquired knowledge.

By Vannary C

Aug 1, 2023

Great course, take your time and use supplemental learning to re-enforce the knowledge.

By 堃鉉 張

Apr 6, 2020

The lesson let me learn how to true build a system, software and a team work situtaion.

By Sandra S

Feb 4, 2021

The instructors explanation are very clearly. For introduction is a very good course.

By Iakovos N

Jan 6, 2019

Really great course give you an ideal overview of software development methodologies.

By Nikhil G

Jan 9, 2020

Exceptionally well learning & tremendous learning experience. Thanks a lot, Cousera.

By Esraa M A

Aug 28, 2019

Very simple and elegant way of teaching, using sketches and examples from real life.

By D S P

Oct 24, 2022

vey helpful had a great time doing this course and i am glad i enrolled into this

By Tahoor A

Dec 8, 2021

course was very helping to implement every phase involve in development lifecycle

By MD. M I

May 22, 2021

Great course to learn about the basic software engineering models and strategies.

By Ataullah M

Oct 13, 2020

This is an excellent course for Software Development Processes and Methodologies.

By abhishek k

Mar 29, 2020

really enjoyed the course it has taught me many thing that i was not aware about.

By Shaimaa G E

Jun 13, 2021

Great course, but tough grading.

The way Praveen gave the course was very good.