Massachusetts Institute of Technology is offering free online course on Software Construction in Java. This course is intended for those with a working knowledge of a modern programming language like Python or Javascript or Java.
Over twelve-week applicants will learn how to write programs that are safe from bugs, easy to understand, and ready for change.The course will start on September 26, 2016
Course At A Glance
Length: 12 weeks
Effort: 15 hours pw
Subject: Computer Science
Institution: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and edx
Languages: English
Price: Free. Add a Verified Certificate for $49
Session: Starts on September 26, 2016
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About This Course
This computer science course is the first of a two-course sequence about writing good software using modern software engineering techniques.
In this course, you will learn what software engineers mean by “good” code — safe from bugs, easy to understand, and ready for change. You will also learn ways to make your code better, including testing, specifications, code review, exceptions, immutability, abstract data types, and interfaces.
This is a challenging and rigorous course that will help you take the next step on your way to becoming a skilled software engineer.
Why Take This Course?
This is a free online course. Applicants can get a verified certificate.
Learning Outcomes
- Java programming
- Software testing
- Code specifications
- Abstract data types
Instructors
Rob Miller
Rob is a professor of computer science at MIT, and a member of the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL). He earned Bachelors and Masters degrees in computer science from MIT (1995) and PhD from Carnegie Mellon University (2002).
Requirements
Programming experience equivalent to Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python 6.00.1x is required, with a working knowledge of a modern programming language like Python or Javascript or Java. The course will use Java for all assignments, but will include Java tutorial elements if you don't know Java yet.
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