In this unit, Learners study the knowledge and skills involved in thedesign, creation and evaluation of software using Python (3.4 or a later version) or C family programming languages.
Unit introduction
In the computing industry there is a demand for computing professionals who can decompose complex problems and develop appropriate solutions. Problem-solving skills are essential for a software developer, as software design and development problems often require complex solutions in order to create robust software that is fit for purpose.
In this unit, you will explore the skills necessary to design and create software. You will explore standard conventions and ways of working to create solutions to problems. You will examine a given scenario and develop effective design solutions to produce software. Finally, you will evaluate each stage of the development process and the effectiveness of your software solution. To complete the assessment task within this unit, you will need to draw on your learning from across your programme.
These skills are required for progression to computing-related higher education courses or to the workplace as a computing professional.
Summary of assessment
This unit is assessed through a task set and marked by Pearson.
Assessment outcomes
AO1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of computer coding paradigms and the software development life cycle
AO2 Apply knowledge and understanding of computer coding paradigms and the software development life cycle to design and create a software product to meet a client brief
AO3 Analyse information about computing problems and data from test results to optimise the performance of a software solution throughout the development life cycle
AO4 Evaluate evidence to make informed judgements about the success of a software product’s design and performance
AO5 Be able to develop a software solution to meet a client brief with appropriate justification
Essential Content
L.O. A – Software Development Lifecycle
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