Software Engineering Beginner Fundamentals

Why start with fundamentals?

A successful software engineer needs to master a wide range of knowledge and skills. But to avoid getting lost in the endless flow of technologies, you need to build a strong foundation. It is this foundation that makes further learning easier and clearer.

Software Engineering Beginner Fundamentals is a course that will help you establish a solid base of knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in software development.

What you will learn

• basics of computing and computer architecture;
• programming languages and number systems;
• working in the terminal and the most important Unix/Linux commands;
• Git and GitHub for version control;
• documentation and Markdown.

Practice

• first programs and algorithm basics;
• working with databases (SQL and NoSQL);
• web development and building applications;
• deploying a personal portfolio site;
• APIs, automated testing, and CI/CD.

Modern technologies and tools

• JavaScript and TypeScript;
• Docker, Rust, Go;
• parallel programming and more.

What you will gain

• a complete understanding of basic and intermediate programming principles;
• skills for writing clean, secure, and scalable code;
• hands-on experience in building applications, working with databases, APIs, and infrastructure;
• a portfolio website to attract employers’ attention;
• a capstone project and bonus projects to consolidate your knowledge.

This course is your “computer science degree in a nutshell.” A step-by-step plan, tested by more than 10 years of industry experience, will help you stop spinning your wheels and confidently move toward becoming a professional software engineer. All you need is the commitment to learn and follow through.