This course is part of the Software Development with Python and Java ExpertTrack
Software Development with Python and Java: Prepare for a Software Development Career
Review everything you need to know about Java and Python to start a career as a software developer.
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Software Development with Python and Java: Prepare for a Software Development Career
In the final course of the Software Development with Python and Java ExpertTrack, you’ll build on everything you’ve learnt so far about these programming languages.
You’ll apply object-oriented programming principles to Java, and go deeper on methods, constructors, strings, inheritance, classes, and collection.
Start your career in software development
This course will help and encourage you to explore the key traits and characteristics of successful developers and compare various career paths and valuable certifications. You’ll also look at how to foster leadership in a software development team.
By the end of the course, you’ll feel more confident and better equipped to start or further your career in software development, armed with the ability to utilise Java and Python in your everyday work.
Review your Python and Java skills before adding them to your CV
This final course is an opportunity to go back over everything that you’ve learned and add some final functions to your skillset. This includes defining object-oriented programming in relation to Java, as well as describing the use of methods, strings, inheritance, and more.
Syllabus
Week 1
More Java
Welcome to the course!
Introduction to the course and an overview of Week 1.
Classes and Objects
In this section, you’ll learn about classes and objects. From using constructors to performing calculations for implementing an interface, this section will cover a variety of practical examples.
Methods and Constructors
In this section, you’ll learn about methods, which can be used to encapsulate the behaviour of a class, and about constructors.
Strings
Java supports an in-built class called 'String' which can be used to store some text values, which you'll learn about here.
Wrap-up
To complete the week, let’s recap the key points covered so far.
Week 2
Even more Java
Introduction
Welcome to Week 2! Let's first introduce the week's topics and outcomes.
Inheritance
Learn about Inheritance in Java, which helps a class acquire the attributes and behaviour of another class and facilitates code reuse.
Interfaces
Java supports another construct known as an interface. This week, we will learn what interfaces are and how they can be used to specify a behaviour that a class must provide.
Collections
Collections can be used to store a group of objects and are collectively known as the Collection API or Collection Framework. This week you'll learn about the important classes and interfaces in the Collection framework.
Wrap-up
Wrap up of this week's concepts.
Week 3
High-performance developer traits, tactics, and career pathways
Introduction
Welcome to Week 3! Let's first introduce the week's topics and outcomes.
High-performance developer traits and tactics
Here you'll gain insight into what makes a great professional programmer, which will help you successfully navigate your own professional development in the software development sector.
Developer career pathways
Learn about career options in software development, formal qualifications and certifications, a model for considering your progression, and about the role of apprenticeships and mentoring.
Wrap-up
Wrap up of this week's concepts.
Week 4
Leadership and effective teams
Introduction
Welcome to Week 4! Let's first introduce the week's topics and outcomes.
Leadership and software development
Learn about the core components of leadership, the power of the purpose-driven leader who inspires, the value of coaching, as well as what leadership looks like in the tech industry.
Effective teams and projects in software development
Learn about the key factors contributing to effective teams, why a successful project requires an agile mindset, specific considerations for creating, nurturing, and being part of an effective software project.
Wrap-up
Wrap up of this week's content.
Prove you're job ready
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- Learn the latest in your chosen industry or subject.
- Complete each course and pass assessments.
- Receive certificates validated by the educating organisation.
- Impress employers with learning outcomes you can add to your CV.
- Make your career dreams a reality.
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Learning on this course
On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Define object oriented programming in relation Java
- Describe the use of methods, constructors, strings, inheritance, classes and collections in Java
- Describe key characteristics, traits and careers pathways of a professional developer
Who is the course for?
This course would appeal to individuals looking to start a career as a developer, including:
- Career starters or career changers looking for an entry level role as a developer.
- Established technology professionals looking to better understand software development.
- Entrepreneurs with an idea for a new product or service who need to understand at a high level how this could be translated into a finished digital good or service.
- Project, product or general managers, looking to gain hands-on experience developer activities.
What software or tools do you need?
During the course we’ll be using Python, Jupyter Notebook and Java. We recommend you use a computer to access this course.
Who will you learn with?
Lewin delivers high quality, scalable software that behaves predictably and fails gracefully. He understands how to make effective tradeoffs between new features, system complexity and technical debt.
Who developed the course?
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