What You'll Learn

26 Chapters · 26 Lessons

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      Introduction to Software Engineering

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      Software Development Process

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      Understanding the Software Landscape

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      Requirements Engineering

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      Software Architecture and Design Principles

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      UML and Design Methodologies

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      Choosing Architecture and Frameworks

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      Design Patterns

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      Implementing and Testing

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      Ensuring Robustness and Reliability

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      Black-Box and White-Box Testing Techniques

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      Software Metrics and Measurement

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      Static Analysis

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      Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE)

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      Software Model Checking

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      Aspect-Oriented Programming

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      Formal Methods in Software Engineering

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      Software Project Management

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      Software Reengineering

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      Cleanroom Approach

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      Software Reuse

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      Introduction to IEEE Standards and Case Studies

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      Solutions to the Exercises

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      References

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      Index

About the Course

Great Software Is Not Written. It Is Engineered. Writing code is easy. Building software that lasts, scales, and survives production is what separates developers from engineers. Kickstart Software Engineering Fundamentals closes that gap deliberately, taking you from your first lines of Java through the complete discipline of professional software engineering in one structured, practical, and genuinely enjoyable journey. You begin with the software development lifecycle, requirements engineering, and process models, then advance through software architecture, UML, design principles, and the design patterns that professional engineers rely on every day. The book then moves into implementation, testing, quality assurance, metrics, and static analysis. The final section covers advanced topics including formal methods, aspect-oriented programming, software reengineering, cleanroom approaches, and IEEE standards — giving you the depth to tackle complex engineering challenges with confidence. By the end of the book, you will think like a software engineer, not just a programmer.

About the Author

Luiz Real is a Software Engineer, Professor, and Oracle ACE Associate with above 20 years of experience and expertise. He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science and actively contributes to the Java ecosystem as a speaker, mentor, and community leader. His work focuses on Java, software modernization, and AI-assisted development.