Software Development

Duration: 12 weeks

Fee: 40,000 PKR

Module 1: Introduction to Software Development

• 1.1 What is Software Development?
• Definition and importance of software development
• Overview of the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• 1.2 Types of Software
• System software, application software, web applications, and mobile apps
• 1.3 Programming Paradigms
• Procedural, object-oriented, functional, and declarative programming

Module 2: Basic Programming Concepts

• 2.1 Introduction to Programming Languages
• Overview of popular languages (Python, Java, C#, JavaScript)
• 2.2 Fundamental Concepts
• Variables, data types, and operators
• Control structures (if statements, loops)
• 2.3 Functions and Modules
• Defining and calling functions
• Scope and lifetime of variables

Module 3: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

• 3.1 Introduction to OOP
• Key concepts: classes, objects, inheritance, encapsulation, and polymorphism
• 3.2 Designing OOP Applications
• Creating classes and objects
• Understanding relationships between classes (inheritance, composition)
• 3.3 Advanced OOP Concepts
• Abstract classes, interfaces, and design patterns (singleton, factory, etc.)

Module 4: Web Development Basics

• 4.1 Introduction to Web Development
• Difference between front-end and back-end development
• 4.2 Front-End Technologies
• HTML, CSS, JavaScript fundamentals
• Responsive design principles and frameworks (e.g., Bootstrap)
• 4.3 Back-End Technologies
• Introduction to server-side languages (Node.js, Python, Ruby)
• Understanding APIs, RESTful services, and database integration

Module 5: Databases and Data Management

• 5.1 Introduction to Databases
• Types of databases: relational vs. NoSQL
• 5.2 SQL Basics
• Creating, reading, updating, and deleting data (CRUD operations)
• 5.3 Advanced Database Concepts
• Normalization, indexing, and joins
• Introduction to ORMs (Object-Relational Mapping)

Module 6: Software Development Methodologies

• 6.1 Agile Methodology
• Principles of Agile development
• Scrum and Kanban frameworks
• 6.2 Waterfall vs. Agile
• Comparing traditional and modern approaches
• 6.3 Version Control Systems
• Introduction to Git and GitHub
• Branching, merging, and collaborative workflows

Module 7: Testing and Quality Assurance

• 7.1 Importance of Testing
• Types of testing: unit, integration, system, and acceptance testing
• 7.2 Automated Testing
• Introduction to testing frameworks (JUnit, Selenium, etc.)
• 7.3 Debugging Techniques
• Common debugging practices and tools (IDE debuggers, logging)

Module 8: Advanced Software Development Topics

• 8.1 Software Architecture
• Understanding software architecture patterns (MVC, microservices, serverless)
• 8.2 DevOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
• Overview of DevOps practices and tools (Docker, Jenkins, Kubernetes)
• 8.3 Security Best Practices
• Understanding common security vulnerabilities (OWASP top 10)
• Secure coding practices and mitigation strategies

Module 9: Capstone Project

• 9.1 Project Planning
• Defining the project scope and requirements
• Project management tools (e.g., Trello, Jira)
• 9.2 Development and Implementation
• Working on a full-stack project from start to finish, integrating front-end and back-end
• Implementing all learned concepts (OOP, database management, APIs)
• 9.3 Presentation and Feedback
• Presenting the project to peers and instructors
• Receiving constructive feedback and making improvements

Module 10: Final Assessment and Certification

• 10.1 Capstone Project Evaluation
• Assessing the final project based on defined criteria (functionality, design, code quality)
• 10.2 Feedback and Improvement Plans
• Individual feedback sessions to guide further learning
• 10.3 Course Completion Certificate
• Issuing certificates to successful participants upon completion of the course