Software Development From A to Z - Beginner's Complete Guide

Welcome to the course!

We'll start with the main reasons you should consider software development as a profession.

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Let's talk about some of the most widespread misconceptions about becoming/being a software developer.

In this clip, I am going to reveal some of the most widespread misconceptions around software development.

In this episode, I’d like to introduce the most frequent activities involved in the course of developing software.

It's really important to have a good grasp of the different roles in software development. Let's take a closer look together, shall we?

In this video, we'll talk about internships, the launchpad for kickstarting your career in the tech industry, and gaining invaluable, hands-on experience.

If you're looking to start a career in software development, the role of a Junior Developer can be an excellent opportunity to gain experience and build a foundation for future growth. Let's explore the responsibilities and benefits that come with this entry-level position.

In this video, we'll discuss key skills and insights needed to transition to a Senior Developer role, along with the benefits and challenges of this position. You'll also learn about the various career opportunities available to you once you become a Senior Developer. Join me as we explore practical tips and real-world stories that will help you navigate this important career step. Let's dive in!

In this video, we will discuss the role of a Tester/Quality Assurance engineer. This position ensures that the software product meets the required quality standards.

Discover the role of a DevOps Engineer, from bridging development and operations to seamless code deployment.

In this video, we'll uncover the essentials of being a UI/UX Designer, from daily responsibilities to exciting career paths.

In this video, we will explore the role of a Technical Writer, discussing their key responsibilities and day-to-day activities. Additionally, we will provide insights into becoming a technical writer, outlining both the advantages and disadvantages of this career path, as well as future career opportunities in this field.

Join me as I unveil the role of a Software Architect, covering everything from key responsibilities and daily tasks to the career path, along with the pros, cons, and future opportunities in this influential tech position.

In this video, I will introduce the System Analyst, who plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technological solutions.

Let's wrap up our module on roles in software development with a final video that sheds light on management roles. We'll debunk prevalent myths and reveal the true, multifaceted nature of managerial positions essential for guiding successful projects.

In this clip, I am going to talk about software development methodologies: what they are, and why are they so important.

The Waterfall model was first described by Winston Royce back in 1970. Let's see what this sequential model is all about.

Let's see what are the benefits and drawbacks of the Waterfall model.

In this clip, I am going to introduce the Agile model. This methodology is praised for providing fast response to changes, continuous improvement and early delivery of working software.

The Agile development methodology has become very popular. Yet, it does not come without issues. In this episode, we are going to analyze both its pros and cons.

Here's why both Waterfall and Agile software development are necessary despite their limitations.

In this clip, I am going to introduce Scrum, which is a way to organize team work around Agile principles.

Let's delve into Sprint Planning. Sprint planning is a meeting where the Scrum team reviews the prioritized backlog of work and determines which ones to complete during the upcoming sprint.

The Daily Scrum or standup is a daily ritual for scrum teams where they answer three questions. Let's dive in and uncover the secrets of this daily ritual.

In this video, we'll explore the sprint review meeting, during which the development team can present their completed work to the product owner and stakeholders.

At the end of every sprint, the team holds a sprint retrospective meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to reflect on the previous sprint and identify what went well, what didn't go well, and what actions can be taken to improve in the future. Let's dive in and learn more!

Did you know that the Kanban system, initially developed by Toyota to streamline the production process of cars, can also be used to make software development more efficient? In this video, I'll explain how it works.

Kanban uses a big board to visualize pending work and the current capacity assigned to the given development phase. Let's have a look at the ways you can implement basic and more advanced Kanban boards.

In this video, I'll show you how to set up a Kanban board in Asana. Let's dive in!

Test your knowledge about Agile Frameworks

A brief introduction of what you'll learn in the upcoming sections.

A funny and straightforward explanation of what coding is.

What's a programming language? How does the computer understand the code we write? In this lecture, I clarify these and many other topics.

Here are the reasons I chose Python to introduce you to programming.

In this lecture, we check if you have the right Python version on your machine, and I show you how to install Python 3.x if necessary.

In this lecture, you learn how to use the interactive Python language shell, also known as REPL (Read-Evaluate-Print-Loop).

In this video, we talk about code editors and IDEs. I also show you how to install Visual Studio Code, the IDE we'll be using to implement all the Python projects in this course.

Download the Python exercise files the instructor uses to teach the course.

In this lecture, you’re going to write your first program in Python.

In this video, we create a program that waits for user input and produces the output based on what the user entered.

I talk about the importance of code comments and explains how to include inline explanations in our Python programs.

In this video, we take a closer look at variables. I show you how to declare and use variables through coding examples. We'll also talk about the importance of adhering to naming rules.

Besides strings, numbers are the most common kind of values in computer programs. In this lecture, we discuss how to use numeric values in your Python programs.

In this lecture, we introduce the basic arithmetic operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

We’ve seen how to define string literals, now let’s see some more advanced examples of using and managing text in our programs.

Although the Boolean type can only represent two values, True and False, it has a crucial role in programming. So, let's have a closer look at it.

In our programs, we need to have logic that only executes if specific conditions are true. The following lectures will introduce you to conditional code. I'll show you how to write effective and elegant programs using conditions, and comparison and logical operators.

In this video, I introduce the concept of code blocks.

Let's see what operators can we use in conditional statements.

As you write more complex programs, you’ll notice that a pair of if-else statements is rarely enough. In this video, we're going to use multiple conditions using the elif keyword. I'll also show you how to implement nested conditional code.

Let me show you how to check for another condition after a condition evaluates to true.

We can use logical operators to evaluate multiple conditions. In this lecture, I show you how to replace nested if statements with a more succinct alternative.

In this section, we dive into functions. Functions allow us to write code and reuse it anywhere in our programs. But why is reusability so important? I'm going to answer this and many other questions, too.

In this lecture, I show you how to create functions to wrap the code that we want to reuse.

Now that you know how to write a function, it's time to learn how to use it.

Starting with Python 3, we can inform the caller about the expected argument and return type of a function.

In this lecture, we talk about the scope of variables. We address questions such as "Can I access a variable that's defined within a function?" and more.

We're going to implement an application that calculates the area of various shapes.

Let's test the Area Calculator Demo we just built.

In this lecture, we enhance the Area Calculator demo further by encapsulating the conditional logic into a dedicated function.

Section Challenge

As an exercise, enhance the app with the option to calculate the area of a rhombus.

Hints for chapter challenge.

Solution for the chapter challenge.

In programming, you’ll encounter situations when you’ve got to repeat certain tasks. In this video, we start implementing a Python project that simulates the login functionality.

The while statement allows us to repeat execution until an expression evaluates to false. In this lecture, I'm going to show you how to implement the while loop in Python.

Let's have a look at infinite loops and how to avoid them.

Often, we need to execute a block of code a number of times, then exit. The for loop provides this type of functionality.

You already know how to use the break statement. In this lecture, I introduce a second statement that can be used to control loops.

In this video, we refactor the Login program using the for-in loop.