Software Development Process

Number

sepC

ECTS

3.0

Level

basic

Overview

Choosing the right approach to conduct a software project is a key competence for a software engineer. This module will give a practical introduction into various modern software development processes:

From Waterfall, to Agile, Lean and User-Centered Processes
Visions and Goals
Planning and Estimation
Requirements Elicitation and Change Management
Risk Analysis
Team Organization and Communication
Feedback Processes
Quality Control & Continuous Improvement
Integration of various Development Processes

Note: These topics will taught and practiced by students using concrete case studies and applying two modern processes.

Learning objectives

The students can apply modern software development processes to conduct software projects efficiently. They can apply appropriate methods and techniques to organize, plan, estimate and execute software projects. Upon successful completion of this module the student:

is aware of the importance of a structured approach for software development
can chose the appropriate software development processes for a concrete project scenario
can adjust and apply the chosen development process in a goal-oriented manner
can plan, estimate, control and execute a software project using the appropriate software development process
can apply the right measures to involve all relevant stakeholders into the process

Previous knowledge

Requirements Engineering, Understanding of the Software Engineering Process and its activities (afana, swc)
English level B2 (e.g. passed Module ten1)

Exam format

Continuous assessment grade