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This course follows on from Programming Theory in Practice 1, and deals with topics such as Object Orientation, Database Access, and Design principles. This course is not for the pure beginner, and is at a more intermediate level. Before continuity with the course, please read through the Prerequisites for the course. The goal of this course is to improve your knowledge of programming theory, have a good theoretical understanding of Object Orientation, Design Principles, and the skill to apply this knowledge practically in solving problems programmatically.

Course Content

Module 1: Object Orientation

Introduction to OOP
Designing Classes
Classes and Objects in Python
Inheritance
Polymorphism
Abstraction
Interfaces
Composition

Module 2: Design Principals

Introduction to Design Principals
Problem Solving and Design with UML
Loose Coupling, Strong Cohesion
SOLID Principles

Module 3: Databases

Introduction to Databases
Basic Administrative Operations
SQL: CREATE, INSERT, UPDATE
SQL: SELECT
Programming with Databases

Module 4: Design Patterns

Introduction to Design Patterns
Creational Design Patterns
Structural Design Patterns
Behavioural Design Patterns

Now What?

Challenges
Recommended Reading
Course Badges

Assessment

The assessment for this course will be done using Open Badges. To read more about this, please see the section on the Course Badges. Each of the four core course modules have a badge that can be earned for completion of the specific module.

For those who complete the entire course, they can apply for the course completion badge.

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