Software Development in Practice by Fishpool, Bernie -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

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 Summary

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? Summary

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 Summary

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 Summary

6. Analysis and Planning

Analysing the problem Anticipating possible errors and issues, and mitigating them The role of documentation Summary

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 Summary

8. Developing Effective User Interfaces

User interface and user experience Use of tools Summary

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 Summary

10. Testing Code and Analysing Results

Overview of testing Methods of testing Designing test data Analysing test results Tips for testing Summary

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 Summary

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 Summary

13. Working with Systems Analysis Artefacts

Use cases Agile frameworks in practical software development Summary

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 Summary

15. Industry Approaches to Testing

Automated tools Trends How security affects testing in the modern IT industry Tips for effective testing Summary

16. Client and Stakeholder Focus

Before development begins Software development clients Channels of communication with your clients Summary

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 Summary

18. Final Thoughts

How things change… Practice makes perfect Identify your opportunities

References Further reading Glossary Index Back Cover