Software and Coding Fundamentals for UX

Description

Learn the essentials of software development. And increase your confidence when working with developers.

Why take this course?

• Talk with confidence about web and internet technologies
• Build better relationships with developers on your team
• Create smarter designs with a deeper understanding of technical constraints
• Understand the concepts behind coding without needing to code

Who is it for?

All UX professionals

Format

Online, self-paced

Duration

6 weeks (recommended)

Commitment

3 hours per week

What you’ll learn

Over 6 weeks, you’ll learn about the key concepts and processes involved in software development. You'll understand how code works, so that you can collaborate more effectively with developers.

Module 1

The software landscape

Understand the relationship between hardware and software.

Module 2

Layers of software

Dig into each layer of the tech stack, from the front-end to the back-end.

Module 3

Front-end technologies

Get up to speed on the roles of HTML, CSS and Javascript.

Module 4

Back-end technologies

Explore the back-end, APIs and common programming languages.

Module 5

How developers work

Learn about common development workflows, from waterfall to agile.

Module 6

Effective collaboration

Get practical guidance on how to work well with development teams.