Software Engineering

Computer Science 200 – TME/Unit 3  - Chapter 13: Software Engineering – Internet Research #4

Find three Web sites with material on teaching software engineering skills, and summarize the material on these sites.

ComputerWeekly.com conducted a recent survey of IT professionals and found that software engineering skills are in demand, especially for the development of .NET Framework apps for Windows. What would be the best way of developing skills for this new platform? The following web sites offer tutorials and advice to get you started:

Web Site #1: MCSD Web Applications Certification

This web site will help you get started with how to become a Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) in Web Applications and will qualify you to work as either a web developer or web administrator. You will learn what skills are measured and discover learning resources for the following exams:

1. Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3
2. Developing ASP.NET MVC 4 Web Applications
3. Developing Windows Azure and Web Services

Web Site #2:  MCSD Windows Store Apps Certification

This web site will help you get started with how to become a Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) in Windows Store Apps with either HTML5 or C#. Note that .NET developers are recommended to take the C# path. You will learn what skills are measured and discover learning resources for the following exams:

1. Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3
2. Essentials of Developing Windows Store Apps Using HTML5 and JavaScript
3. Advanced Windows Store App Development Using HTML5 and JavaScript
4. Programming in C#
5. Essentials of Developing Windows Store Apps Using C#
6. Advanced Windows Store App Development Using C#

Web Site #3: MSDN Visual Studio .NET Framework

Here you will be able to download tools and SDKs along with obtain tutorials and support in your pursuits as a .NET developer.

Happy learning!

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References:

1. Anderson, G., Ferro, D., & Hilton, R. (2011). Connecting with Computer Science (2nd ed.). Boston, MA: Course Technology, Cengage Learning.
2. www.computerweekly.com
3. http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/mcsd-web-apps-certification.aspx#fbid=WBaJOxQ0SJQ
4. http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/mcsd-windows-store-apps-certification.aspx#fbid=WBaJOxQ0SJQ
5. http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/vstudio/aa496123.aspx