Programming Techniques and Strategies

Overview/Description
To outline the high-level considerations for producing good code

Target Audience
Professional application developers or programmers, with at least 2 years experience, who want to learn the latest recommended techniques for developing high quality software

Prerequisites
Extensive knowledge of at least one of Java, C++, C#, or Visual Basic .NET; thorough familiarity with OOP concepts such as inheritance, encapsulation, and polymorphism; experience working in a team environment on a large software development project preferred, but not essential

Expected Duration (hours)
2.1

Lesson Objectives

Programming Techniques and Strategies

recognize examples of strategies and tasks for minimizing software complexity.

identify the characteristics of egoless programming.

recognize the software quality attributes for a given software application.

recognize the benefits of structured programming, OOP, and design by contract.

distinguish between examples of defensive programming techniques.

identify the main tenets of Extreme Programming.

recognize project implementations that are compatible with agile and defensive programming strategies.