Code 301: Intermediate Software Development

Class Overview

Becoming a well-rounded developer is much more than learning language syntax.

In this intensive course, you will learn with AI to study the common core of software development, including the MVC pattern, object-oriented and functional programming, and computer science fundamentals such as basic data structures and algorithms. Come learn how to create and deploy web apps that leverage generative AI capabilities, built with the “MERN” stack (Mongo, Express, React, and Node.js).

This course includes a career coaching curriculum to get you ready for your job search. The course totals 160 hours, including lectures, lab, coworking, and collaborative projects.

3 DeltaV Code 301 students stand beside a projection and present their final project.

2 DeltaV 301 Code students talk with an instructor and point at an apparent issue on a laptop screen.

5 DeltaV students pose comically in aprons in front of a commercial gas grill.

3 DeltaV Code 301 students stand beside a projection as the student on the left speaks about their final project.

2 DeltaV 301 code students work on a pair programming exercise together at their laptops.

A DeltaV project group stands in front of an audience in a conference room and gesture to a projection of their final project.

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Coming Up

Completed Code 201 or have coding experience already? Schedule some time to talk about the full program!

Topics

Languages

Concepts

Web request-response cycle
Stateful DOM Management with React components
Express.js
JSON and 3rd-party APIs
Persistence with MongoDB
Server-Side routing
Services and RESTful APIs
Functional programming
AJAX and asynchronous programming
Authentication
Deployment with cloud services like Heroku
integration of generative AI models

Environments and Tools

Unix and the command prompt
Git and GitHub
Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) like Visual Studio Code
VS Code Text Editor
HTTP API Clients
MongoDB and NoSQL Database
Auth0
Project management software like Trello, Asana, or GitHub Pages

Learn with Stacked Modules

Concepts in each of our courses are taught using stacked modules, where a new concept is introduced in each class session, building upon what came before it. This is a challenging style that requires persistence, practice, and collaboration, but allows more concepts to be introduced over the length of the course. This method helps students learn and retain more information in a short period of time. Learn more about stacked modules.

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will:

Collaboratively design and create web applications from scratch using MVC patterns, built with professional-grade HTML, CSS, and JavaScript using the React JavaScript library
Work with string, array, and object data structures and algorithms to solve code challenges with pure JavaScript programming
Design dynamic frontend and backend applications which can function together or independently and are deployed to cloud platforms
Explain the fundamentals of how the World Wide Web works, over the internet
Utilize dependency management techniques to build with third-party libraries such as Express.js and React-Bootstrap
Persist one-to-many relational data across multiple tables in a SQL database, sourced from third-party API or user-generated content
Follow agile software development practices during week-long sprints, including pair-programming, stand-ups, daily retrospectives, project management with Kanban boards, regular refactoring, and working in a shared code base
Have the skills to enroll in Code 401

Prerequisites

*Students with previous experience can test out of this requirement in their application. If you’d like to test straight into Code 301, please make sure you have experience with all of the topics listed on the Code 201 course page.

Prework

Once you are accepted into the course, please complete the Code 301 Prework. This important Prework makes up part of your 301 grades!

Material Requirements

You are required to supply your own laptop that meets the below requirements. Chromebooks are not suitable for this course, since you can’t directly control installed software. You are responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of your computer throughout the course. The course will include a class session dedicated to configuring your computer to be ready for professional-grade software development the first day of class.

64-bit Operating System, like macOS or Windows 10
Fully up to date, with the latest version of the operating system and all security updates installed
At least 50 gigabytes of free space on the hard drive
At least 8 gigabytes of RAM; 16 gigabytes of RAM strongly preferred
Free of viruses and in general working order
A text editor: Visual Studio Code
A GitHub account
Linux: Windows machines should be set up to dual-boot a Linux operating system. We recommend Ubuntu

Nights and Weekends

DeltaV understands that our software development program is a huge undertaking. That’s why we adapted the Code 301: Intermediate Software Development curriculum to a nights and weekends format! The program stretches our 4-week daytime program across 7 weeks of classes Mondays through Thursdays and Saturdays. The course still features live instruction, group projects and presentations, and career coaching, but at the pace that fits your busy life!

What are you waiting for? Let’s continue your coding journey with Code 301 Nights and Weekends!

Let’s explore our flexible learning opportunities together!

Homework Policy

DeltaV Code School provides only a pass/fail transcript and does not assign letter grades to each student. However, to monitor student progress throughout each program, DeltaV Code School uses a point-based grading system that is introduced to the students on the first day of each program. In order to pass the class, students must attain at least 90% of available points. For more information, see Grading System and Disciplinary Action For Low Grades.

Attendance

Punctuality, participation in discussions, completion of assignments, and demonstration of professional courtesy to others are required. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of every class. Passing requires at least 90% attendance. Students should always contact the instructors ahead of time if they are unable to attend all or part of a class session.

Code of Conduct

Punctuality, participation in discussions, completion of assignments, and demonstration of professional courtesy to others are required. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of every class. Students should always contact the instructors ahead of time if they are unable to attend all or part of published class or lab hours.

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