Software development in practice / Bernie Fishpool and Mark Fishpool.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fishpool, Bernie, author.

Fishpool, Mark, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Computer software--Development.

Computer software.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (318 pages)

Place of Publication:

Swindon, England : BCS Learning & Development Ltd., [2020]

Summary:

This book is a pragmatic guide to software development in practice. It explores the inner workings of software development in the context of the industry, covering good practice for software developers and providing you with tools and practical understanding you'll need to advance within the software development world.

Contents:

Front Cover

Half-Title Page

BCS, The Chartered Institute for It

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

List of figures and tables

Authors

Abbreviations

Preface

1. Getting Started in Software Development

Entry points into a software development role

Software developer skills

Interview skills

Tips for getting started as a software developer

Summary

2. Target Roles

Overview of different roles

Government perspective

Recruitment perspective and seniority

Tips for targeting roles

3. Overview of Different Tasks a Commercial Developer Might Encounter in the Role

What's in a name?

What would my responsibilities be as a software developer?

4. Overview of Software Development Methodologies

Developmental approaches

How developments go wrong

Key design methodologies and limitations

How is a development methodology chosen?

How the client brief affects the development process

5. Overview of Commercial Software Languages and Paradigms

Trends in programming languages

Language building blocks

Algorithms

Common programming paradigms

Design patterns

LMGTFY! ('let me Google that for you!')

Tips and things to consider when working with programming languages

6. Analysis and Planning

Analysing the problem

Anticipating possible errors and issues, and mitigating them

The role of documentation

7. Writing Good-Quality Code

Coding the solution

Naming conventions

The importance of layout and commenting

Comments as documentation

Handling errors and exceptions

Code review methods

Tips for good coding

8. Developing Effective User Interfaces

User interface and user experience

Use of tools

9. Linking Program Code to Back-End Data Sources.

Sources of data

Hardware interfaces, such as sensors

Data files

Databases

Web-based application programming interfaces

Tips when working with data

10. Testing Code and Analysing Results

Overview of testing

Methods of testing

Designing test data

Analysing test results

Tips for testing

11. Working With Structured Techniques to Problem-Solve and Design Solutions

Designing and resourcing the solution

The importance of diagramming

Confirming the design with the client before coding

12. How to Debug Code and Understand Underlying Program Structure

When should debugging occur?

Debugging tools

Common debugging tactics used by developers

Semantic errors

Making the underlying program structure more obvious

Tips for debugging

13. Working with Systems Analysis Artefacts

Use cases

Agile frameworks in practical software development

14. Building, Managing and Deploying Code Into Enterprise Environments

DevOps

DevSecOps

Software versioning

Changing developmental practices

Producing a technical guide

Producing a user guide

Tips for building, managing and deploying code into enterprise environments

15. Industry Approaches to Testing

Automated tools

Trends

How security affects testing in the modern IT industry

Tips for effective testing

16. Client and Stakeholder Focus

Before development begins

Software development clients

Channels of communication with your clients

17. Professional Recognition

The need for continuing professional development

Skills Framework for the Information Age

Certification programmes recognised by industry

Tips for getting professional recognition

18. Final Thoughts

How things change….

Practice makes perfect

Identify your opportunities

References

Further reading

Glossary

Index

Back Cover.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Print version: Fishpool, Bernie Software Development in Practice

ISBN:

9781780174990

1780174993

OCLC:

1286426706