Contrasted to design as a step in the software development process, a look at design as an abstract representation of the project.
Focus on the Users
Design considerations to make when users are involved.
What if there are no users?
Design considerations to make when users are not involved
Advanced database design
When to create a database in third-normal form, and when not to.
The Good and Bad of Design Patterns
When and how design patterns are useful and when they are not.
Language choices
Choose languages and operating systems wisely because you will have to live with them.
Final Exam
A comprehensive course assessment comprising of 5 quizzes. Each assessment contains a randomized set of questions from different modules of the course.