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How to Get Into Software Development

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How to Get Into Software Development

位教师：Amy Brereton

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Explain the software development process, identify key team roles, discuss ethical issues.
Explain the broad applications of software development and the associated challenges, including social, legal, and ethical concerns.
Demonstrate awareness of diverse roles and skill profiles in software development.
Detail the steps in the job application process, providing examples for interview preparation.

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Developing software challenges you to think in different ways and to come up with creative solutions to problems in a range of industries. So if you are a problem solver who likes to be challenged, then software development is a promising career to consider.

In this course, you will learn about the dynamic field of software development and uncover the crucial roles, from requirements engineers to backend developers, and the skills essential for success. You'll learn to navigate the development process, including gaining insights from an inspiring career changer who has thrived in the software development field. Whether you're a coding novice or an enthusiast, this course empowers you with the knowledge and confidence to pursue an exciting and rewarding career in software development. Click Start, a nationwide training programme designed to help young people develop digital skills, offers this course. Click Start offers scholarships giving free access to young people in the UK. Follow the link in the Click Start icon on the top, to check if you are eligible for free access!

Software development is a team-based process and this week, you'll find out what the different members of a development team do. You'll also explore the different types of jobs in development, and learn about the important skills and knowledge that developers need. We'll also focus on some of the legal, social, and ethical concerns that are important for a developer to understand.

涵盖的内容

3个视频13篇阅读材料2个作业2个讨论话题

3个视频总计8分钟

Welcome to the course 1分钟
Meet the team 4分钟
Being an ethical developer 3分钟

13篇阅读材料总计110分钟

Welcome to How to Get Into Software Development 5分钟
Lesson 1: Overview 5分钟
The software development cycle 10分钟
What to consider when selecting a programming language 10分钟
Exercise: Exploring developer jobs 10分钟
Transferable skills and development 10分钟
Lesson 1: Summary 5分钟
Lesson 2: Overview 5分钟
How do you learn to program? 15分钟
Data security: when things go wrong 10分钟
Intellectual property 10分钟
How to make software accessible 10分钟
Lesson 2: Summary 5分钟

2个作业总计30分钟

Check your understanding: The development team 15分钟
Check your understanding: The ethical developer 15分钟

2个讨论话题总计20分钟

Introduce yourself 10分钟
Which role interests you? 10分钟

In this lesson, you'll discover some of the diverse industries that hire developers and you'll have an opportunity to reflect on which sector suits your interests. We'll also cover the hiring process and look at how you can secure your initial development job.

涵盖的内容

2个视频9篇阅读材料1个作业1次同伴评审2个讨论话题

2个视频总计12分钟

Who hires developers? 3分钟
An interview with a senior software engineer 10分钟

9篇阅读材料总计70分钟

Lesson 3: Overview 5分钟
Reflection: Which industry suits you? 5分钟
Research: Finding potential roles 30分钟
Summary: Lesson 3 3分钟
Lesson 4: Overview 5分钟
How does recruitment work? 10分钟
Summary: Lesson 4 2分钟
Course summary 5分钟
Next steps 5分钟

1个作业总计30分钟

Test your learning and earn your certificate 30分钟

1次同伴评审总计60分钟

Writing good answers 60分钟

2个讨论话题总计35分钟

The diverse industries that hire developers 15分钟
Interview tips 20分钟

位教师

Amy Brereton

University of Leeds

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