CE320-6-AU-CO:
Large Scale Software Systems and Extreme Programming
2020/21
Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (School of)
Colchester Campus
Autumn
Undergraduate: Level 6
Current
Thursday 08 October 2020
Friday 18 December 2020
15
15 April 2020
Requisites for this module
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This module provides students with a working knowledge of modern software development techniques for large software systems gained through a series of lectures, a 6-week team project and hands-on laboratories.
The aim of this module is to: understand large scale software development; use management with modern practices & tools; co-operate in the development of software; learn effective use of bug prevention and detection/ refactoring techniques.
Upon completion of this course students will be able to
. Understand the issues involved in large scale software development and how they can be managed with modern practices, techniques and tools
. Make effective use of modern tools and techniques for the cooperative development of software including version control, ticketing systems, build tools, etc.
. Make effective use of modern bug prevention and detection techniques as well as refactoring techniques.
. Make use of modern practices and techniques for the effective development of software within teams
Outline Syllabus
The course will focus on powerful technologies such as:
1. agile software development,
2. extreme programming
3. working effectively in teams,
4. version control systems (which are also essential tools for configuaration management),
5. unit and acceptance testing,
6. integrated development environments,
7. build automation, continuous integration, integration servers,
8. ticketing systems,
9. refactoring,
10. release planning.
Lectures and laboratories
- James Shore; Shane Warden. (2008) The art of agile development, Sebastopol, CA: O'Reilly Media, Inc.
The above list is indicative of the essential reading for the course. The library makes provision for all reading list items, with digital provision where possible, and these resources are shared between students. Further reading can be obtained from this module's reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
CE320 Project Iteration 1 |
|
40% |
| Coursework |
CE320 Project Iteration 2 |
|
60% |
| Exam |
Main exam: 180 minutes during Summer (Main Period)
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Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Prof Riccardo Poli, email: rpoli@essex.ac.uk.
Professor Riccardo Poli, Dr David Richerby
CSEE School Office, email: csee-schooloffice (non-Essex users should add @essex.ac.uk to create full e-mail address), Telephone 01206 872770
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Dr Adam Chester
University Of Warwick
Associate Professor
Available via Moodle
Of 2377 hours, 0 (0%) hours available to students:
2377 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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