Software Development Teacher Resources

Find out about the three main software developement methods.

Learn about software development methodologies and the development process.

Watch a software developer explain how a love of math, science, and the creative process led him to pursue a career in information systems. [5:15]

Pat DePuydt explains in more detail what the waterfall model is and what differentiates it from other software development methods. [8:50]

Learn how to turn an idea for a coding project into reality. The Agile software development method is one popular approach.[9:12]

A career as a computer software engineer is profiled. Included: nature of the work, training, advancement, employment, job outlook. projections data, earnings, related occupations. A detailed examination of this career is clearly presented.

There are certain terms in the software development landscape that are really useful to know, particularly if you have professional aspirations in the space! Sprint is one of them. In this video, Stephanie Chew lends her expertise to...

Follow along as three young people explore what's happening in their home state of Indiana and how these innovations will lead us all into the future. Whether in agriculture or engineering, software development or aviation, progress and...

This site is provided by ESRI, a leading GIS software developer. It explains how GIS works and ways in which it is used.

This resource is devoted to independent software developers and vendors with a primary focus on shareware products.

An article on the role of design in the context of the overall software development process. Includes the two phases of design techniques.

For those students interested in developing cool video game software for computer or those who enjoy applying their compter science skills to solve problems, a career as a computer software engineer might be worth examining. This Science...

This MIT course is an introduction to Java programming and software engineering. The focus is on developing high quality software that solves real problems.

This site presents an interactive timeline of computer development from 1939 through 1994. Upon selecting a year, the site presents all of the major computer hardware and software developments that occurred during that year.

A community of students, teachers, and researchers working to improve science education. Rather than depend on the teaching of facts, they seek to reproduce the question-centered, collaborative practices of scientists, using advanced...

The home website of Ann Winblad's venture capital firm- Hummer Winblad Venture Partners. The firm focuses exclusivly on software development and has grown to be a $95 million firm.

This December 1999 Software Development Magazine article explores the different methodologies that constitute an architectural element. Includes an illustration of high-level architectural elements.

Looking for a database management system without the price tag? MySQL is an open-source (read: free) solution! Download it here. MySQL AB, the company founded by the creators of the MySQL database, provides MySQL software development and...

Reusable code saves time, energy and cost making it vital in software development. Consider four essential attributes to make code more reusable.

This site from the University of Saint Andrews discusses the life and accomplishments of Grace Brewster Murray Hopper, pioneer in computer software.

This teaching resource was created by the Silicon Schools Fund and Clayton Christensen Institute. These creators explain how software was created to specifically meet the needs of the students engaged in the blended learning model.

What's it like to work as a software engineer? Ram talks about his responsibilities and compensation as a senior software engineer in the Bay Area. [2:38]

Testing is a major phase of developing software. See why it is important to use test plans and carry out different types of test.

Ram talks about the interview process for software engineers and some of the differences between working at small versus large companies. [5:23]