Mastering Software Dev: Lead, Engineer, and Ensure Quality

Name: Mastering Software Dev: Lead, Engineer, and Ensure Quality
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A Comprehensive Journey from Coding to Leadership and QA

Created byJohn Valentino

Last updated 6/2024

English

What you'll learn

Understand the roles and daily tasks of software developers, leads, and quality engineers.
Learn effective time management, task prioritization, and leadership skills.
Master coding fundamentals, test automation, and various testing methodologies.
Develop communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional team success.

Course content

4 sections • 30 lectures • 2h 32m total length

Introduction1:10
An introduction to this course and its content.
About Me!2:06
A brief introduction to my experience and background.
Roles in Software Development13:51
This presentation attempts to explains the different roles in software development.
The Path to DevOps11:28
DevOps is a means to end, but what is that end and what is the path?
Technology Stack: What is this?14:21
Languages, Frameworks, Platforms, and Tools. Why are software developers always talking about their technology stacks?

Introduction to being a Software Developer0:19
An introduction the purpose of this content, which is about the typical daily activities of a modern software developer on a software team.
What is a Software Developer?2:36
Goes through the basic above being a developer.
Managing your Calendar as a Software Developer2:44
Describes how a developer can best manage their own calendar, demonstrating good and bad examples.
Standups as a Software Developer5:49
Goes into detail about the function of your average standup, and the expectations for a software developer.
Making Code Changes as a Software Developer9:04
The process of going about making code changes and verifying them yourself.
Discussing Features as a Software Developer2:23
Gets into the details of what a feature is, and how a typical feature discussion goes.
Feature Delivery as a Software Developer2:33
Code Reviews as a Software Developer4:00
The recommended approach to have productive code reviews.
Deployment as a Software Developer2:21
A walkthrough of how to go from code review to code deployment using a typical setup.
Next Work Items as a Software Developer2:29

Introduction to being a Quality Engineer2:29
An introduction to being a Quality Engineer, from the perspective of typical daily routines and activities.
Calendar Management as a Quality Engineer2:46
A walkthrough into the basics of calendar management for a Quality Engineer.
Standup from the perspective of a Quality Engineer5:17
A walkthrough of the purpose of a Quality Engineer at your typical standup meeting.
Coding as a Quality Engineer7:36
A walkthrough of the process of figuring out what to code, how to code it, and then deliver it from the perspective of a Quality Engineer.
Discussing Features as a Quality Engineer3:59
A walkthrough of common approach to discussing features and devilry from the perspective of a Quality Engineer.
Code Reviews as a Quality Engineer5:04
A walkthrough of common approaches and techniques when it comes to leading productive and valuable code reviews as a Quality Engineer.
Picking and Defining the next Thing as a Quality Engineer3:33
An overview of moving onto the next work item as a Quality Engineer.

Introduction to being a Lead Software Developer3:54
An introduction to the subject, which is a day in the life of a lead developer.
Calendar Management as a Lead Software Developer2:08
A walkthrough into the basics of calendar management for a lead Software Developer.
Standups from the perspective of a Lead Software Developer4:42
A walkthrough of the purpose of a Lead Software Developer at your typical standup meeting.
Figuring out code changes as a Lead Software Developer8:02
A walkthrough of some common tools and techniques for figuring out how to code a solution within a specific architectural context.
Making code changes as a Lead Software Developer5:18
A walkthrough how to go about implementing, testing, and validating code changes as a lead software developer.
Discussing Features as a Lead Software Developer4:05
A walkthrough of common approach to discussing features and devilry from the perspective of a lead software developer.
Code Reviews as a Lead Software Developer7:29
A walkthrough of common approaches and techniques when it comes to leading productive and valuable code reviews as a lead software developer.
Work Definition and Beyond as a Lead Software Developer9:00
An overview of the role of a lead software developer in work definition, in combination with task prioritization.

Requirements

Participants should have a foundational understanding of software development, basic programming skills, familiarity with development tools, and an interest in leadership and quality assurance.

Description

Dive into a comprehensive exploration of software development, leadership, and quality assurance in our intensive course designed to empower both seasoned professionals and aspiring tech leaders. Starting with a solid foundation in coding fundamentals and software engineering principles, participants will progress through essential leadership skills such as effective time management, task prioritization, and team coordination strategies.

In the realm of quality assurance, the course delves deep into automated testing methodologies essential for maintaining robust software reliability and performance across different testing levels. Participants will gain practical insights into implementing quality standards, writing and executing automated tests for unit, integration, and end-to-end testing scenarios, and optimizing software quality processes within agile development frameworks.

Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on practical application and real-world scenarios, ensuring that participants not only understand theoretical concepts but also develop hands-on proficiency. Whether you are a developer aiming to transition into leadership roles, a quality engineer seeking to enhance your testing skills, or a tech enthusiast looking to deepen your understanding of software quality and leadership dynamics, this course equips you with the knowledge and tools needed to excel in today's competitive tech industry.

Join us for an enriching educational experience that will elevate your career prospects and empower you to lead software development teams, engineer high-quality solutions, and ensure seamless software performance from inception to deployment.

Who this course is for:

This course is for software developers, aspiring team leads, quality engineers, and tech enthusiasts seeking to enhance their skills in development, leadership, and quality assurance.

Mastering Software Dev: Lead, Engineer, and Ensure Quality

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Course content

Introduction5 lectures • 43min

A Day in the Life of a Software Developer10 lectures • 34min

A Day in the Life of a Quality Engineer7 lectures • 31min

A Day in the Life of a Lead Software Developer8 lectures • 45min

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