Description
Aims:
The module will train students in the principles, application, and analysis of software development practices. The module will cover the fundamental practices that one would expect from any software professional one would want to hire. It will also offer an introduction into research on analysing software and extracting information from software repositories. The module is based on decades of experience, including the latest thinking on software process and analysis.
Intended learning outcomes:
On successful completion of the module, a student will be able to:
- Understand the nature and variety of software development practices that are available for achieving software engineering tasks.
- Select appropriate practices for the task at hand and to apply the tools and practices to achieve the task.
- Understand and appreciate current research directions in analysing software and repositories.
Indicative content:
The following are indicative of the topics the module will typically cover:
- Version and Configuration Management.
- Mining Repositories.
- Building Systems.
- Debugging and Profiling.
- Software Analysis.
- Code Review.
Requisites:
To be eligible to select this module as an optional or elective, a student must: (1) be registered on a programme and year of study for which it is a formally available; and (2) understand the basics of programming, computer science and software engineering equivalent to Years 1 and 2 of MEng Computer Science at »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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