1. Programming Languages
Understanding Syntax: Knowing the rules and structure of a programming language.
Common Languages:
Python: Versatile and beginner-friendly.
Java: Often used for enterprise applications and Android development.
JavaScript: Key for web development.
C#: Popular in game development and Windows applications.
2. Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Planning: Understanding requirements.
Design: Creating architecture or system design.
Development: Writing code.
Testing: Identifying and fixing bugs.
Deployment: Releasing the product.
Maintenance: Updating and fixing the software post-release.
3. Problem-Solving and Algorithms
Algorithms: Understanding how to write step-by-step instructions to solve problems.
Data Structures: Using arrays, lists, stacks, queues, etc., to organize and manage data.
4. Tools and Version Control
IDE (Integrated Development Environment): Tools like Visual Studio Code, IntelliJ IDEA, or Eclipse for writing and managing code.
Version Control: Using Git and platforms like GitHub or GitLab for collaborative coding and version tracking.
Debugging and Testing
Debugging: Identifying and resolving errors in the code.
Testing: Writing unit tests, integration tests, and system tests to ensure software works as intended.
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Key concepts:
Classes and Objects: The blueprint and instances.
Inheritance: Reusing code from parent classes.
Polymorphism: Methods functioning differently based on the context.
Encapsulation: Hiding implementation details from the user.
7. Databases
Basics: Storing and retrieving data using databases.
SQL: Query language for managing relational databases.
NoSQL: Databases like MongoDB for unstructured data.
8. Frontend and Backend Basics
Frontend: User interface using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Backend: Server-side logic, databases, and APIs, often written in Python, Java, PHP, etc.
9. Frameworks and Libraries
Examples:
Frontend: React, Angular.
Backend: Django, Spring Boot.
Mobile: Flutter, React Native.
10. Collaboration and Agile Practices
Agile Methodology: Iterative approach to development.
Scrum: Framework for team collaboration.
Communication Tools: Slack, Jira, Trello.
11. Security Awareness
Basic Security: Avoiding common vulnerabilities like SQL injection, cross-site scripting, etc.
Best Practices: Writing secure code and handling sensitive data responsibly.