Software Development: The Big Picture

Success in software development requires far more than just coding skills. This course will teach you the basics of how high-quality software is produced, from requirements to delivery and beyond.

There's far more to successful software development than simply writing code. In this course, Software Development: The Big Picture, you'll gain an understanding of how high-quality software is produced. First, you'll explore how requirements, scope, and timeline are managed. Next, you'll discover how software teams work together to produce software. Finally, you'll learn how quality and culture impact the process of building software. When you're finished with this course, you'll have a general understanding of the roles, responsibilities, and skills that comprise the software development process.

• Course Overview 1min
• Producing Software, End-to-End 12mins
• Scope, Schedule, and Budget 27mins
• The Work of a Software Team 14mins
• Managing Quality 13mins
• Healthy Software Development Culture 10mins