Introduction to Software Development

Operating Systems Requirement for this Program

Learners are expected to use OS versions Windows 10 or MacOS (BigSur) and above. This is to ensure all learners in the class are able to go through installations and configurations without obstacles. All setups, installations and configurations instruction will are written with these OS versions in mind.

Browser Requirement for this Program

Learners are expected to use Google Chrome for this program. All debugging and troubleshooting efforts will be done on Chrome's Developer Tool. If learners faced resource issue on their local machine, they can opt for firefox as an alternative.

Module 1 Brief

In module 1, learners will be going through the following topics during lesson:

• Software Development Environment
• Code Version Control with GIT
• Software Testing Methodologies
• Agile SCRUM

Learners will be learning the following topics in the self studies materials and assignment:

• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript

Dependencies

Refer to the following markdown file for the respective sections of the class:

• Self Studies
• Lesson
• Assignment

Lesson Objectives

Learners will understand:

• What makes a great developer.
• What is a programming language and why do we need them.
• The difference between compiler, transpiler and interpreter.
• What is a software development environment.

Learners will be able to:

• Install all the necessary software development tools needed for this program:
  • bash shell for windows
  • NVM or NVM-Windows.
  • Latest Node LTS
  • GIT CLI
• Install VS Code Plugins:
  • Code Runner.
  • Live Server.
  • Live Share
  • Prettier
• Use Chrome Developer's Tool

Lesson Plan

Duration	What	How or Why
- 5mins	Start zoom session	So that students can join early and start class on time.
10 mins	Self studies check-in	Warm up students with self studies check-in and bridge in to lesson.
30 mins	Conceptual Knowledge	This period is used to support self studies check-in and expect more explanations.
20 mins	Part 1 - Install Power Bash for Windows	Affecting only those who uses Windows OS. MacOS users to explore cheat sheet.
	1 HR MARK
5 mins	Break	Break
20 mins	Part 2 - Install NVM & Node	All learners to install latest LTS.
30 mins	Part 3 - Install VS Code	Along with three other extensions.
5 mins	Break
	2 HR MARK
20 mins	Part 4 - Install GIT	Only installation is needed.
20 mins	Part 5 - Chrome Developer's T0ol	Guide learners to navgiate around the console, html and css tabs.
20 mins	Part 6 - Self studies briefing
	END CLASS 3 HR MARK