Introduction to Software Development

This is the first course in the Amazon Junior Software Developer Professional Certificate. In this course, you'll gain a foundational understanding of Java programming and essential software development practices. You'll start with an introduction to software development and the essential tasks of a developer as you follow the steps of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). You'll then set up the Java Development Environment and dive into Java syntax and structure, learning to write and execute simple Java programs. Moving forward, you'll grasp the concepts of variables, data types, and operators, enabling you to manipulate data effectively within Java programs. After completing this course, you’ll be able to: • Explain the advantages of using an IDE. • Identify and describe the fundamental concepts of the SDLC. • Identify and describe the fundamental programming concepts using Java. • Write and execute simple Java programs to understand basic syntax and control structures. • Apply object-oriented programming concepts within the Java language.