Software Design and Architecture Specialization

Explore the Capsules

Session Overviews

Capsule 1: Object-Oriented Design

• Session 1: Principles of Object-Oriented Design (2 hours) - This session introduces the fundamental principles of Object-Oriented Design (OOD), including encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and abstraction. You will learn how these principles contribute to creating modular, reusable, and scalable software.
• Session 2: SOLID Principles (2 hours) - Dive into the SOLID principles of software design: Single Responsibility, Open/Closed, Liskov Substitution, Interface Segregation, and Dependency Inversion. This session will help you understand how to apply these principles to create more maintainable and flexible code.
• Session 3: Clean Code Practices (2 hours) - Learn the best practices for writing clean, readable, and maintainable code. This session will cover key concepts from the "Clean Code" philosophy, such as meaningful naming, small functions, and avoiding code smells, ensuring that your codebase remains robust and easy to understand.
• Session 4: Refactoring Techniques (2 hours) - This session focuses on refactoring techniques that can help improve the structure and readability of your code without changing its behavior. You will learn how to identify code smells and apply refactoring patterns to enhance code quality and maintainability.
• Session 5: Design by Contract (2 hours) - Explore the concept of Design by Contract, a methodology for designing software based on formal agreements between different parts of the code. This session will teach you how to define precise and verifiable interface specifications to ensure software reliability and robustness.

Capsule 2: Design Patterns

• Session 6: Design Patterns (2 hours) - This session provides an introduction to design patterns, exploring their importance in solving common software design problems. You will learn about the different types of design patterns and how they contribute to creating flexible and reusable code.
• Session 7: Creational Design Patterns (2 hours) - Focus on Creational Design Patterns, which deal with object creation mechanisms. Learn about patterns such as Singleton, Factory, Abstract Factory, Builder, and Prototype, and how they help in making the system independent of how its objects are created.
• Session 8: Structural Design Patterns (2 hours) - Explore Structural Design Patterns, which simplify the design by identifying a simple way to realize relationships among entities. This session covers patterns like Adapter, Composite, Decorator, Facade, Flyweight, and Proxy.
• Session 9: Behavioral Design Patterns (2 hours) - Delve into Behavioral Design Patterns, which are concerned with the assignment of responsibilities between objects and how they communicate. Learn about patterns such as Strategy, Observer, Command, Chain of Responsibility, and State.
• Session 10: Clean Architecture Principles (2 hours) - This session introduces the principles of Clean Architecture, which aims to create systems that are easy to maintain, test, and scalable. You will learn about the key concepts of Clean Architecture, including the separation of concerns, independence of frameworks, and the importance of use case-driven design.

Capsule 3: Software Architecture

• Session 11: Fundamentals of Software Architecture (2 hours) - This session provides a foundational understanding of software architecture, covering its role in defining the structure, behavior, and more of software systems. Learn about the key principles that guide the architectural decision-making process and how architecture impacts the overall success of software projects.
• Session 12: Architectural Styles (2 hours) - Explore various architectural styles, including monolithic, microservices, layered, event-driven, and serverless architectures. This session will discuss the pros and cons of each style, helping you choose the most appropriate architecture for different types of software systems.
• Session 13: Domain-Driven Design (DDD) (2 hours) - Delve into Domain-Driven Design (DDD), a methodology that aligns software design with business needs by focusing on the core domain and its logic. Learn how to create a rich domain model and use it to drive the architecture and design of complex software systems.
• Session 14: Vertical Slices Architecture (2 hours) - Understand the Vertical Slices Architecture approach, which focuses on organizing software around features rather than technical layers. This session covers how this approach improves modularity, scalability, and the maintainability of your software by keeping related logic together.
• Session 15: TDD and BDD in Software Architecture (2 hours) - Explore how Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) are applied within the context of software architecture. Learn how these practices help ensure that the architecture is robust, flexible, and aligned with user requirements by driving the design with tests and user scenarios.

Capsule 4: Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)

• Session 16: Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) (2 hours) - This session provides an introduction to Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), covering its core concepts, principles, and benefits. You'll learn how SOA enables the creation of reusable, interoperable services that can be integrated across diverse systems and platforms.
• Session 17: Designing Services in a Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) (2 hours) - Focus on the key principles and practices of designing effective services within an SOA framework. This session covers service identification, interface design, service contracts, and the importance of loose coupling and high cohesion in service design.
• Session 18: Implementing Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) (2 hours) - Learn about the practical aspects of implementing SOA, including the use of technologies like SOAP, REST, and microservices. This session will guide you through the steps of deploying and managing services in a service-oriented environment.
• Session 19: Best Practices for Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) (2 hours) - Discover the best practices for implementing and managing SOA. This session covers key strategies for ensuring scalability, reliability, security, and performance in your SOA-based systems, supported by practical examples.
• Session 20: Real-World Case Studies of Successful SOA Implementations (2 hours) - Explore real-world case studies that highlight successful SOA implementations in various industries. This session will provide valuable insights into how organizations have effectively applied SOA principles to achieve business goals and overcome technical challenges.

Capsule 5: Advanced Topics in Software Architecture

• Session 21: Microservices Architecture (2 hours) - Microservices Architecture is an architectural style that structures an application as a collection of small, autonomous services modeled around a business domain. This session provides senior software developers with a comprehensive understanding of microservices architecture, its key principles, and practical examples on how to build scalable and maintainable systems.
• Session 22: Event-Driven Architecture (2 hours) - Event-Driven Architecture (EDA) is a design paradigm that relies on the production, detection, and consumption of events to trigger actions within a system. This session explores the core principles of EDA, demonstrating how to build scalable, responsive, and loosely coupled systems through practical examples tailored for senior software developers.
• Session 23: CQRS and Event Sourcing (2 hours) - This session delves into Command Query Responsibility Segregation (CQRS) and Event Sourcing, two powerful architectural patterns that work together to handle complex business logic and state management. Senior software developers will learn the principles, benefits, and challenges of implementing CQRS and Event Sourcing, with practical examples provided.
• Session 24: Cloud-Native Architecture (2 hours) - Cloud-Native Architecture is an approach to building and running applications that fully exploit the advantages of cloud computing. This session covers the core principles of cloud-native architecture, focusing on scalability, resilience, and automation, and includes practical examples for senior software developers on how to implement cloud-native solutions effectively.
• Session 25: Performance Optimization and Scalability in Software Architecture (2 hours) - Optimizing performance and scalability is critical in software architecture to ensure systems can handle increasing loads efficiently while maintaining responsiveness. This session provides senior software developers with techniques for performance optimization and scalability, including practical examples on caching, load balancing, database optimization, and more.

Capsule 6: Clean Code and Testing Strategies

• Session 26: Advanced Clean Code Techniques (2 hours) - This session focuses on advanced clean code techniques that help senior software developers write more maintainable, readable, and efficient code. Topics include encapsulating conditional logic, using polymorphism to replace conditionals, applying the Law of Demeter, and favoring composition over inheritance.
• Session 27: Test-Driven Development (TDD) Practices (2 hours) - Test-Driven Development (TDD) is a software development practice that emphasizes writing tests before code. This session covers the TDD cycle (Red-Green-Refactor) and teaches senior software developers how to write effective unit tests that ensure code correctness and facilitate better design.
• Session 28: Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) Practices (2 hours) - Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) extends TDD by focusing on the behavior of the software from the user's perspective. This session introduces BDD practices, including writing scenarios in Gherkin and automating them with tools like Cucumber, to align development with business goals.
• Session 29: Unit Testing and Mocking Techniques (2 hours) - Unit testing is crucial for verifying the correctness of individual components in isolation. This session teaches senior software developers how to write effective unit tests and use mocking techniques to isolate dependencies, ensuring that tests are focused, reliable, and maintainable.
• Session 30: Integration and End-to-End Testing (2 hours) - Integration and End-to-End (E2E) testing are essential for ensuring that the entire system functions as expected. This session covers best practices for writing integration tests that verify interactions between components and E2E tests that simulate real user scenarios to validate the complete application flow.

Capsule 7: Modern Development Practices

• Session 31: Agile and DevOps Practices (2 hours) - Agile and DevOps are essential methodologies that drive efficient software development and delivery. This session explores the principles of Agile and DevOps, focusing on iterative development, collaboration, automation, and continuous improvement. Senior software developers will learn how to integrate these practices into their workflows, enhancing both development speed and software quality.
• Session 32: CI/CD Practices (2 hours) - Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) are critical for automating the build, test, and deployment processes. In this session, senior software developers will explore best practices for implementing CI/CD pipelines, ensuring rapid and reliable delivery of software. Practical examples will demonstrate how to set up and optimize CI/CD workflows for your projects.
• Session 33: The Importance of Code Reviews and Pair Programming (2 hours) - Code reviews and pair programming are key practices for maintaining high code quality and fostering collaboration within development teams. This session provides insights into the benefits of these practices, with examples that show how to conduct effective code reviews and pair programming sessions, ultimately leading to more reliable and maintainable codebases.
• Session 34: Secure Coding Practices (2 hours) - Security is paramount in software development. This session covers essential secure coding practices, including input validation, authentication, encryption, and error handling. Senior software developers will learn how to protect their applications from common security threats through practical examples that demonstrate the implementation of these practices.
• Session 35: Performance Profiling and Optimization Techniques (2 hours) - Performance profiling and optimization are crucial for ensuring that applications run efficiently and scale effectively. This session teaches senior software developers how to profile and optimize their applications, with a focus on identifying bottlenecks, optimizing resource usage, and improving overall system performance. Practical examples are provided to illustrate key techniques.

Capsule 8: Capstone Project and Assessment

• Session 36 : Capstone Project - Discretionary Portfolio Management System - The capstone project for senior software developers involves designing and building a Discretionary Portfolio Management System. This system will be used by Portfolio Managers to manage investment portfolios on behalf of clients. The project requires implementing a robust and scalable solution using a modern technological stack, adhering to best practices in software architecture, security, and performance.
• Session 37 : Guided Work Session 1 - Capstone Project - This guided work session is designed to help senior software developers successfully complete their capstone project: a Discretionary Portfolio Management System. The session will provide step-by-step guidance, tips, and support throughout the project, focusing on architecture design, microservices setup, secure coding practices, and deployment.
• Session 38: Guided Work Session 2 - Capstone Project - This second guided work session is designed to build upon the progress made in the first session. The focus will be on integrating advanced features, ensuring data integrity, optimizing the application for performance, and preparing for final deployment. The session will provide hands-on guidance to help senior software developers finalize their Discretionary Portfolio Management System and prepare for the final assessment.
• Session 39: Guided Work Session 3 - Capstone Project - This third guided work session is focused on finalizing the Discretionary Portfolio Management System, ensuring that all components are fully functional, secure, and optimized. Participants will prepare their systems for the final assessment by conducting thorough testing, finalizing documentation, and refining their project presentations. This session will provide the last round of guidance and support to ensure a successful project submission.
• Session 40: Capstone Project Presentations - The Capstone Project Presentations event is an opportunity for senior software developers to showcase their work on the Discretionary Portfolio Management System. Each participant will present their project, highlighting the key features, architectural decisions, challenges faced, and the solutions implemented. This event serves as the final assessment for the capstone project and allows participants to demonstrate their technical and presentation skills.