Becoming a Software Engineer

The theoretical bedrock — algorithms, data structures, discrete math, architecture, operating systems, networking, databases, and computation theory. This knowledge hasn't fundamentally changed in 50+ years and forms the basis for everything else.

• Networking Fundamentals(30 concepts)
• Database Theory(30 concepts)
• Algorithms(35 concepts)
• Computer Architecture(25 concepts)
• Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science(30 concepts)
• Computational Thinking & Problem Solving(17 concepts)
• Operating Systems(30 concepts)
• Computation Theory(25 concepts)
• Data Structures(35 concepts)
• Programming Fundamentals(30 concepts)

The practical craft of building software — programming languages, web development, APIs, databases, testing, version control, CI/CD, DevOps, cloud infrastructure, security, mobile, and architecture patterns. Tools evolve; the practices endure.

• APIs and Integration(25 concepts)
• Version Control and Collaboration(20 concepts)
• JavaScript and TypeScript(30 concepts)
• Web Backend Development(25 concepts)
• Mobile Development(25 concepts)
• Security Fundamentals(25 concepts)
• Databases in Practice(25 concepts)
• DevOps and CI/CD(30 concepts)
• Web Frontend Development(35 concepts)
• Python Programming(30 concepts)
• Cloud Infrastructure(25 concepts)
• System Architecture Patterns(30 concepts)
• Testing and Quality Assurance(25 concepts)

The human side of engineering — system design, debugging methodology, technical communication, agile processes, code review, open source, career progression, and ethics. What separates junior from senior.

• System Design(25 concepts)
• Career Progression(25 concepts)
• Engineering Ethics(20 concepts)
• Agile and Team Processes(25 concepts)
• Debugging and Troubleshooting(19 concepts)
• Code Review and Engineering Craft(25 concepts)
• Open Source Contribution(19 concepts)
• Technical Communication(20 concepts)