Software Development
Programming Fundamentals
Programming Fundamentals : Command Line Interface & Operating System Commands
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Programming Fundamentals: Algorithms, Sorting, & Searching
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Programming Fundamentals: Introduction to Programming
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Programming Fundamentals: Object-oriented Programming
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Programming Fundamentals: Programming Best Practices
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Programming Fundamentals: Systematic Design with Pseudocode
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Programming Fundamentals : Command Line Interface & Operating System Commands
Lesson Objectives
Programming Fundamentals : Command Line Interface & Operating System Commands
- discover the key concepts covered in this course
- discuss the features and functions of the Windows command line interface (CLI) tool
- navigate into a folder, rename, create, delete, and switch folders
- rename, create, delete, and retrieve metadata about files
- create and run batch file using the Windows CLI
- run a small program using the Windows CLI
- recognize the features of Microsoft Windows PowerShell
- execute simple PowerShell commands
- discuss the features and functions of the Linux command line interface tool
- navigate into a folder, rename, create, delete, and switch folders and files
- use commands to interract with the Linux operating system (OS)
- summarize the key concepts introduced during thei course
Overview/Description
In computer programming, commands are a common method of interacting with a computer to perform specific operations. A computer's command line interface (CLI) tool is used to enter, accept, and forward commands to the computer's operating system (OS). The commands and CLI will vary depending on the OS used (Microsoft, Linux, macOS, etc.) Use this course to get started with some of the most common commands used in Windows and Linux systems. Learn the commands that generate the most return in terms of productivity, such as engaging with files, folders, and programs. In doing this, become comfortable with using Windows and Linux CLIs. By the end of the course, you'll be able to execute the most frequently used commands on a Windows or Linux system.
In computer programming, commands are a common method of interacting with a computer to perform specific operations. A computer's command line interface (CLI) tool is used to enter, accept, and forward commands to the computer's operating system (OS). The commands and CLI will vary depending on the OS used (Microsoft, Linux, macOS, etc.) Use this course to get started with some of the most common commands used in Windows and Linux systems. Learn the commands that generate the most return in terms of productivity, such as engaging with files, folders, and programs. In doing this, become comfortable with using Windows and Linux CLIs. By the end of the course, you'll be able to execute the most frequently used commands on a Windows or Linux system.
Target
Prerequisites: none
Programming Fundamentals: Algorithms, Sorting, & Searching
Lesson Objectives
Programming Fundamentals: Algorithms, Sorting, & Searching
- discover the key concepts covered in this course
- recognize the effectiveness of algorithms in program development
- describe the problem-solving features of algorithms
- list some types of algorithms and describe the most prominent ones
- perform a simple linear search on a collection of data
- perform a binary search on a collection of data
- perform a bubble sort on a collection of data
- perform an insertion sort on a collection of data
- summarize the key concepts covered in this course
Overview/Description
Sorting and searching involve the three programming concepts of sequence, selection, and repetition. At least one of these three concepts is present in every program ever written. There are special sorting and searching algorithms that you'll likely need to use when developing a computer program. Use this course to investigate the main algorithms used in program development. Recognize their efficacy and how they're used as problem-solving tools. Learn about various algorithm types. Moving along, examine two sorting and two searching algorithms in detail. By the end of the course, you'll be able to recognize how sorting and searching algorithms apply to computer program development.
Sorting and searching involve the three programming concepts of sequence, selection, and repetition. At least one of these three concepts is present in every program ever written. There are special sorting and searching algorithms that you'll likely need to use when developing a computer program. Use this course to investigate the main algorithms used in program development. Recognize their efficacy and how they're used as problem-solving tools. Learn about various algorithm types. Moving along, examine two sorting and two searching algorithms in detail. By the end of the course, you'll be able to recognize how sorting and searching algorithms apply to computer program development.
Target
Prerequisites: none
Programming Fundamentals: Introduction to Programming
Lesson Objectives
Programming Fundamentals: Introduction to Programming
- discover the key concepts covered in this course
- define what's meant by a computer program using historical and modern examples
- outline a computer program's structure and summarize what's meant by syntax and comments
- describe what's meant by data, outlining its origins and how it's commonly stored
- list and describe variable types, constants, and casting
- outline how to manipulate data using functions, methods, and parameters
- define data processing and summarize how it works
- outline standard I/O operations using the input process and output cycle
- recognize why running a program involves compiling to machine code first and differentiate between interpretation and compilation
- compare hardware and software and name the most important parts of a computer and the most common software
- list and categorize the most popular programming languages and identify their strengths
- summarize the key concepts covered in this course
Overview/Description
The fundamentals of computer programming are not only for novice programmers. Knowing how humans manipulate computer programs can be game-changing for many other roles, such as UI designers, support engineers, or system administrators. This course acts as an introduction to programming for all. Discover the structure of a simple program, identifying the role of each part. Examine variables, looking at their types and purpose in a program. Dive into the role of functions, discovering how they use variables to achieve a result. Moving along, explore standard file operations, the use of a main method, the difference between compilation and interpretation, and different types of programming languages. When you're done, you'll be able to give a theoretical explanation of the elements and methods involved in programming.
The fundamentals of computer programming are not only for novice programmers. Knowing how humans manipulate computer programs can be game-changing for many other roles, such as UI designers, support engineers, or system administrators. This course acts as an introduction to programming for all. Discover the structure of a simple program, identifying the role of each part. Examine variables, looking at their types and purpose in a program. Dive into the role of functions, discovering how they use variables to achieve a result. Moving along, explore standard file operations, the use of a main method, the difference between compilation and interpretation, and different types of programming languages. When you're done, you'll be able to give a theoretical explanation of the elements and methods involved in programming.
Target
Prerequisites: none
Programming Fundamentals: Object-oriented Programming
Lesson Objectives
Programming Fundamentals: Object-oriented Programming
- discover the key concepts covered in this course
- describe the concepts and benefits of OOP
- recognize the multiple features of OOP
- compare object-oriented programming with procedural programming
- define what's meant by a class in object-oriented programming (OOP) and list its components
- identify cohesion and coupling in the program design process
- name some of the popular OOP languages
- create a simple C++ program
- create a simple Java program
- create a simple C# program
- summarize the key concepts covered in this course
Overview/Description
If you're learning computer programming, you need to know what object-oriented programming (OOP) is. One of the most prolific and frequently used programming paradigms, OOP has many benefits, such as code reusability, maintenance, scalability, and collaboration. The pragmatic structure of OOP means you can build large and complex programs with ease and efficiency. Use this course to examine what comprises OOP, including its use of objects and its core features of inheritance, encapsulation, and polymorphism. Distinguish between OOP and another standard programming paradigm, procedural programming. Finally, explore the most popular OOP languages and begin writing programs using three of these. Upon completion, you'll recognize how to use object-oriented programming to build versatile computer programs.
If you're learning computer programming, you need to know what object-oriented programming (OOP) is. One of the most prolific and frequently used programming paradigms, OOP has many benefits, such as code reusability, maintenance, scalability, and collaboration. The pragmatic structure of OOP means you can build large and complex programs with ease and efficiency. Use this course to examine what comprises OOP, including its use of objects and its core features of inheritance, encapsulation, and polymorphism. Distinguish between OOP and another standard programming paradigm, procedural programming. Finally, explore the most popular OOP languages and begin writing programs using three of these. Upon completion, you'll recognize how to use object-oriented programming to build versatile computer programs.
Target
Prerequisites: none
Programming Fundamentals: Programming Best Practices
Lesson Objectives
Programming Fundamentals: Programming Best Practices
- discover the key concepts covered in this course
- recognize the need for programming best practices, such as readability and maintainability
- list some of the common best practices in programming
- recognize common documentation programming practices and name some types of documentation
- outline how to organize code and libraries with an integrated development environment (IDE)
- define exceptions and how to handle them
- use an IDE to show and handle an exception
- recognize the need for style and consistency in programming
- summarize why code review is beneficial and list some associated best practices
- summarize the key concepts covered in this course
Overview/Description
Like any valuable and skilled process, there are best practices established in computer programming that, if used, will make your work more effective in every respect. Use this course to become familiar with programming best practices at all phases of development. Firstly, examine the rationale for using standards and best practices in the programming world. Then, delve into the "how and why" behind multiple types of best practices. Among others, explore documentation, programming style, and integrated development environment (IDE) usage. As you advance, practice exception handling, as most beginner programmers introduce errors in their programs. Lastly, take a look at code review as a vital tool in developing good programs. When you're done, you'll be able to level up as a programmer by using game-changing best practices.
Like any valuable and skilled process, there are best practices established in computer programming that, if used, will make your work more effective in every respect. Use this course to become familiar with programming best practices at all phases of development. Firstly, examine the rationale for using standards and best practices in the programming world. Then, delve into the "how and why" behind multiple types of best practices. Among others, explore documentation, programming style, and integrated development environment (IDE) usage. As you advance, practice exception handling, as most beginner programmers introduce errors in their programs. Lastly, take a look at code review as a vital tool in developing good programs. When you're done, you'll be able to level up as a programmer by using game-changing best practices.
Target
Prerequisites: none
Programming Fundamentals: Systematic Design with Pseudocode
Lesson Objectives
Programming Fundamentals: Systematic Design with Pseudocode
- discover the key concepts covered in this course
- define what's meant by pseudocode and describe its use in computer programming
- outline the input process output cycle
- recognize how to control the flow of a program with selection and looping
- identify the need for complex data structures, such as arrays
- outline how to use control structures to work with complex data structures
- recognize the start, processing, and end of a computer program
- outline how to refine a large program by defining its modules
- recognize how to develop good programming practices by being defensive in code writing
- outline how to prepare for errors by anticipating them
- summarize the key concepts covered in this course
Overview/Description
The first step in the process of dependable computer programming is to plan and design how that program will be structured and behave. This involves using pseudocode and other design tools before diving into writing the actual computer program. Use this course to become familiar with the design process behind writing a computer program. Learn how to use pseudocode to turn a computer into a series of logical steps. Explore program flow, decision making, and looping. Moving on, examine how algorithms and flowcharts are used in computer program design. By the end of the course, you'll be able to start developing a computer program using pseudocode and algorithms.
The first step in the process of dependable computer programming is to plan and design how that program will be structured and behave. This involves using pseudocode and other design tools before diving into writing the actual computer program. Use this course to become familiar with the design process behind writing a computer program. Learn how to use pseudocode to turn a computer into a series of logical steps. Explore program flow, decision making, and looping. Moving on, examine how algorithms and flowcharts are used in computer program design. By the end of the course, you'll be able to start developing a computer program using pseudocode and algorithms.
Target
Prerequisites: none
