DISCOVER THE FOUNDATIONS OF SOFTWARE ENGINEERING WITH THIS EASY AND INTUITIVE GUIDE In the newly updated second edition of _Beginning Software Engineering_, expert programmer and tech educator Rod Stephens delivers an instructive and intuitive introduction to the fundamentals of software engineering. In the book, you’ll learn to create well-constructed software applications that meet the needs of users while developing the practical, hands-on skills needed to build robust, efficient, and reliable software. The author skips the unnecessary jargon and sticks to simple and straightforward English to help you understand the concepts and ideas discussed within. He also offers you real-world tested methods you can apply to any programming language. You’ll also get: * Practical tips for preparing for programming job interviews, which often include questions about software engineering practices * A no-nonsense guide to requirements gathering, system modeling, design, implementation, testing, and debugging * Brand-new coverage of user interface design, algorithms, and programming language choices _Beginning Software Engineering_ doesn’t assume any experience with programming, development, or management. It’s plentiful figures and graphics help to explain the foundational concepts and every chapter offers several case examples, _Try It Out_, and _How It Works_ explanatory sections. For anyone interested in a new career in software development, or simply curious about the software engineering process, _Beginning Software Engineering, Second Edition_ is the handbook you’ve been waiting for.