An intuitive and straightforward guide to the foundations of software engineering

In the newly revised second edition of Beginning Software Engineering, veteran programmer and award-winning instructor Rod Stephens delivers the fundamentals of software engineering, showing you how to create well-constructed applications that meet users' needs. You'll learn the practical, hands-on skills you need to design and build software that's robust, efficient, and reliable.

The author avoids unnecessary jargon and sticks to simple and straightforward English that helps you understand the concepts and ideas he explains in the book. He also provides real-world tested methods you can apply to any programming language, including C#, Java, Python, and more. The book doesn't assume any experience with programming, development, or management, and uses intuitive case examples and explanatory sections to highlight and simplify more advanced topics for beginning learners.

Full of practical tips for preparing for programming job interviews-which often include questions about software engineering practices-and no-nonsense tutorials for requirements gathering, system modeling, design implementation, testing, and debugging, Beginning Software Engineering is perfect for anyone interested in a new career in software development as well as those simply curious about the software engineering process.