Software Development Fundamentals

This learning path covers fundamental concepts of software development. It is also aligned to and used as preparation for the Microsoft Software and Systems Academy (MSSA) Cloud Application Development track, helping transitioning service members and veterans to find work as software developers.

• Understand the fundamentals of application development.
• Learn the basics of using Git and GitHub.
• Preview available career paths for software developers.

• Course 1: HTML Essential Training
• Learn how to write HTML, the programming language that powers the web.
• Course 2: Learning C#
• Learn the fundamentals of the C# language.
• Course 3: Learning Git and GitHub
• Learn to work with the most common Git commands, and use GitHub to clone, explore, and create templates from existing projects.
• Course 4: Program Databases with Transact-SQL
• Transition from writing one-off queries to creating repeatable code elements. Explore the types of objects that can be deployed to automate systems and maintain database integrity.
• Course 5: Developer Career Paths and Certifications
• Want to land a job as a developer? This course explores how to build your career in tech, covering everything from finding jobs to negotiating your compensation.