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Software Construction: Object-Oriented Design (edX)

Offered by The University of British Columbia, UBCx,
Software Construction: Object-Oriented Design (edX)

Learn how to design large software systems that solve real-world problems using object-oriented design techniques. By the end of the course, you will have a solid foundation in Java and Object-Oriented Design, as well as many software development concepts that can be applied to any language.

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This course, part of the Software Development MicroMasters program, will dig deep into the principles of object-oriented design, and introduce new abstraction techniques and design patterns. You will use these techniques to build an application that makes use of popular online services and APIs – the most complex software design project so far.
Learners who enroll in the Verified track will receive staff grading for the course project and increased interaction with the instructors and staff.

What you'll learn:

  • How to read and use software design patterns
  • To implement and test an object-oriented design
  • How to develop an application using online services and APIs

Prerequisites:

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