ITC515 Professional Programming Practice (8)

This subject explores and analyses the four main aspects of professional programming practice, namely: teamwork, version control, testing, and debugging. The subject establishes key concepts and techniques related to the production of quality software.

This subject explores teamwork and the issues surrounding online teams; the application of version control and testing techniques and best practices; and it analyses the principles and application of debugging.


Availability

Session 2 (60)
On Campus
CSU Study Centre Melbourne
CSU Study Centre Sydney

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ITC515. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Computing and Mathematics

Enrolment Restrictions

Only available to postgraduate students.  Not available to students who have completed ITC205.

Assumed Knowledge

ITC538 or ITC412

Subject Relationships

ITC205 Similar Content

Incompatible Subjects

ITC205

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to demonstrate autonomy, expert judgement, adaptability, and responsibility in applying specialised and technical knowledge and skills in the use of version control systems as part of professional programming practice;
  • be able to synthesise complex information regarding the purpose and limitations of software testing in order to generate, design and implement an appropriate suite of software tests to support the complete system development life cycle;
  • be able to critically analyse software programs and apply theories of debugging together with specialised and technical skills to generate solutions to complex debugging problems;
  • be able to work effectively in a team environment.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Introduction and Overview: the need for quality software, quality frameworks, code standards.
  • Teamwork as part of your professional programming practice.
  • Version Control: basic principles and mechanisms of version control. Use of version control in team settings.
  • Software Testing: testing throughout the software development lifecycle. User acceptance, unit, integration, and system testing.
  • Debugging: principles and techniques of scientific debugging.

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of ITC515 in Session 2 2019. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Teamwork - version control
0
2
Teamwork - version control - static review
40
3
Dynamic testing
40
4
Debugging
20

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: October 2020. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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