Introduction to systematic design, development and testing of software systems, including event-driven and Web programming, information management, software design and development fundamentals, and the application of these skills to the construction of large robust programs. Includes weekly assignments and projects, which provide students with experience in the practice of design and programming.
Prerequisite
C or higher in CSE 216 or CSE 260; CSE major
Course Outcomes
An ability to use event-driven programming in the construction of Web software.
An ability to create a logical database design and implement it as a physical schema for a software application.
An ability to apply algorithmic and software design/development principles to build large programs.
An ability to design and implement a software testing plan.
An ability to apply security principles to develop robust programs.
Textbook
There is no 'required textbook'; however, the following texts are recommended as reference materials.
Freeman, Eric, Robson, Elisabeth, Bates, Bert, and Sierra, Kathy, "Head First Design Patterns", O'Reilly Media Inc, 2014. ISBN: 978-0-596-00712-6.
Accomazzo, Anthony, Lerner, Ari, Murray, Nate, Allsopp, Clay, Guttman, David, McGuinnis, Tyler, "Fullstack React: The Complete Guide to ReactJS and Friends", Fullstack.io, 2020, ISBN: 978-0991344628
Hallie, Lydia, Osmani, Addy, "Learning Patterns: Patterns for building powerful web apps with Vanilla Javascript and React", patterns.dev, 2022.
Major Topics Covered in Course
Event-driven programming, including the use of front-end Web frameworks
Information management, including database CRUD operations and transactions
Software design principles, techniques and patterns