Architecture and Testable Code

Architecture and Testable Code

• start the course
• list the various multi-tier software development architectural models and how they can promote clean coding
• recognize the importance of layers in application development
• describe the MVP paradigm in application development
• describe the differences and similarities between the MVP and MVC paradigms in application development
• describe domain-centric architecture and its purpose
• list the reasons why domain-centric architecture is an important part of clean coding in application development
• specify various types of domain-centric architectural models in application development
• specify the pros and cons of using a domain architectural model in application development
• describe testing and why it's important in clean coding
• recognize different testing practices that enhance the clean coding paradigm
• demonstrate how to create automated unit testing in .NET projects
• describe software architecture and testable code and how they are related to clean coding

Defensive Programming, MVC, and DDD

Defensive Programming, MVC, and DDD

• start the course
• define defensive programming and its basic philosophy
• specify techniques used in defensive programming
• describe secure programming and how it relates to defensive programming
• describe offensive programming and how it relates to defensive programming
• specify how and why ISC can be reused
• define MVC and how it relates to clean coding
• describe the purpose of MVC
• specify how MVC can be implemented
• list the pros and cons of MVC
• describe how the MVC paradigm is illustrated by traditional web design
• describe the availability of MVC frameworks for different languages
• describe DDD and how it relates to clean coding
• define the process of DDD
• describe pros and cons of implementing DDD
• describe defensive programming and MVC and how they contribute to clean coding

Functions, Type Checking, Error Handling, and Testing

Functions, Type Checking, Error Handling, and Testing

• start the course
• describe functions and how they should be implemented in clean coding
• discuss function naming and how it should be implemented in clean coding
• specify function arguments and how they should be implemented in clean coding
• define function parameters and why functions should be subdivided in clean coding
• discuss function conditionals and how they should be implemented in clean coding
• describe global functions and how they should be implemented in clean coding
• identify levels of abstraction and how they should be implemented in clean coding
• describe the importance of exception handling and how it should be utilized in clean coding
• recall exception handling techniques and how they improve code
• specify type checking and how it relates to clean coding
• list side effects that can be experienced when using functions and recognize how they can be avoided
• describe best practices for naming, namespaces, objects, and functions
• describe clean coding best practices

Implementation

Implementation

• start the course
• recognize characteristics of the Command Query model
• describe Command Query Responsibility Segregation (CQRS) and how it complements domain-driven design (DDD) in application development
• specify how Command Query Responsibility Segregation (CQRS) and event sourcing play a role in clean coding
• list the benefits of CQRS and why it promotes clean coding
• specify how your commitment to clean coding can improve your final products
• describe screaming architecture and its relevance in clean coding
• recognize how good architecture is envisioned through adoption of the screaming architecture paradigm
• specify how to estimate time frames and ensure that they don't interfere with a commitment to clean coding
• describe how clean coding plays a role in software planning and design
• describe how code creation should be approached in the clean coding process
• describe the clean microservice architecture and how it relates to clean coding development
• specify common types of testing and how clean coding fits into them
• identify how your clean coding process can improve upon existing products, as your applications evolve
• describe CQRS and factors relating to implementation

Introduction to Clean Coding

Introduction to Clean Coding

• start the course
• describe the basic goals of clean coding
• specify the reasons why clean coding is important
• define the benefits of adopting clean coding
• describe the fundamental principle of creating simple code
• define why code should be made understandable
• specify how code can be better by being made consistent
• define the importance and benefits of maintainable code
• describe the principle of DRY and why it's important
• specify the importance of code readability
• define the importance of better code functionality
• describe the importance of better code security
• define the benefits and best practices for organizing project files
• specify the benefits and best practices for team organization and clean coding
• describe how policies and procedures can be implemented for better clean coding
• demonstrate usage of different naming conventions, commenting, and syntax

Introduction to SOLID

Introduction to SOLID

• start the course
• describe the SOLID model and its five principles
• define the Single Responsibility Principle and how it fits in the SOLID model
• describe techniques used with the Single Responsibility Principle
• describe the Open/Closed Principle and how it fits in the SOLID model
• specify techniques used in the Open/Closed Principle
• define the LSP and how it fits in the SOLID model
• specify techniques used in the LSP
• define the Interface Segregation Principle and how it fits in the SOLID model
• specify techniques used in the Interface Segregation Principle
• define the DIP and how it fits in the SOLID model
• specify techniques used in the DIP
• describe the SOLID model and its five principles

Syntax, Variables, Objects, and Classes

Syntax, Variables, Objects, and Classes

• start the course
• describe how syntax, regardless of language, should be honored and respected
• define the purpose of commenting and why it's important in clean coding
• specify the purpose of indentation and why it's important in clean coding
• describe the purpose of white space and why it's important in clean coding
• define the purpose of using proper naming conventions in clean coding
• use camel case and pascal case and state why it's important to choose the right case in clean coding
• use snake case and describe why it's important to choose the right case in clean coding
• define the purpose of variables and how they relate to clean coding
• describe variable naming and how it may be used in clean coding
• define the difference between local and global variables and how they may be used in clean coding
• describe explicit naming and how it may be implemented in clean coding
• describe deep nesting and why it may be avoided in clean coding
• describe return statements and why it's important to consider their use in clean coding
• define classes and objects and how they may be implemented in clean coding
• specify encapsulation and how it may be implemented in clean coding
• define whether public, private, or protected members may be implemented in clean coding
• describe inheritance and how it may be implemented in clean coding
• discuss fluency and what it represents in clean coding
• describe clean coding techniques for variables, objects, and classes