Introduction to Application Development Specialization

Learn programming from a solid foundation.. Master programming concepts that will prepare you for learning Java or any other language. You'll learn programming fundamentals, object-oriented programming, source control, build automation, and several of the most popular development methodologies.

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4 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

4.4

(77 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Application programming concepts, including object-oriented programming
Essential programming tools including source control and build automation
What methodologies and frameworks are used for programming, and which will you likely use as a programmer

Skills you'll gain

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Specialization - 4 course series

This Specialization is intended for anyone seeking to become an application programmer with no existing experience. Through four courses, you'll learn about the fundamental concepts of programming, object-orientation, and several necessary tools including source control and build automation. You'll also review several popular development methodologies that will likely be used in any programming career.

Applied Learning Project

This specialization is largely conceptual, so it isn't as hands-on as learning a programming language, but it does include some hands-on labs to practice your new foundational programming skills. You'll be able to utilize the Coursera lab environment to practice and to get a feel for how a programming environment is structured, and how you will set up and customize your environment to work best for you. This specialization will prepare you to dive into the Java development language and begin your programming career.

Application Programming Fundamentals

Course 19 hours

What you'll learn

In Object-Oriented Concepts, we will introduce the core concepts behind modern, object-oriented, programming. We will discuss objects, classes, messaging, inheritance, polymorphism, and more. As with Fundamentals of Programming, we will illustrate the concepts using the Python language, but they will be portable to other object-oriented programming languages.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Computational Thinking

Category: Software Architecture

Category: Algorithms

Category: Model View Controller

Category: Computer Programming

Category: Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

Category: Object Oriented Design

Category: Programming Principles

Category: Software Design Patterns

Category: Python Programming

Object-Oriented Programming Concepts

Course 29 hours

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Skills you'll gain

Category: Software Architecture

Category: Computer Programming

Category: Software Design

Category: Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

Category: Object Oriented Design

Category: Programming Principles

Category: Software Development Methodologies

Category: Software Design Patterns

Category: Test Driven Development (TDD)

Category: Unified Modeling Language

Category: Distributed Computing

Essential Tools For Application Development

Course 36 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Continuous Integration

Category: Dependency Analysis

Category: Apache

Category: Version Control

Category: Build Tools

Category: Apache Maven

Category: Software Versioning

Category: Software Development Tools

Category: Software Configuration Management

Development Methodologies Overview

Course 411 hours

What you'll learn

This course provides an introduction to a few of the main development methodologies used by application programmers today. These methodologies provide a framework and structure for the process of development to ensure teams can work together and all critical steps are followed. We'll discuss the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Agile concepts, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery and 12 Factor for cloud development.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Kubernetes

Category: Continuous Integration

Category: Scrum (Software Development)

Category: Software Development

Category: Computer Programming

Category: Cloud Computing Architecture

Category: Cloud Development

Category: CI/CD

Category: Continuous Delivery

Category: Software Development Life Cycle

Category: Cloud Applications

Category: Jenkins

Category: Software Development Methodologies

Category: Software Engineering

Category: Agile Software Development

Category: Agile Methodology

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Frequently asked questions

To complete all courses in this specialization, you will spend approximately 3-5 hours per week for 12 weeks.

No specific background is required, however, it is helpful if you are generally familiar with computers and the internet.

Yes, because concepts build on one another, we recommend that you take the courses in order.

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate, or you can audit it to view the course materials for free. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.