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Cross-listed with DTSA 5508
- Course Type: Pathway | Breadth
- Specialization: Software Architecture for Big Data
- Instructors: Dr. Tyson Gern, Instructor, and Mike Barinek, Instructor
- Prior knowledge needed: Content covered in CSCA 5008: Fundamentals of Software Architecture for Big Data
Course Description
The course is intended for individuals looking to understand the architecture patterns necessary to take large software systems that leverage big data to production.
You will transform big data prototypes into high quality tested production software. After measuring the performance characteristics of distributed systems, you will identify trouble areas and implement scalable solutions to improve performance. Upon completion of the course you will know how to scale production data stores to perform under load, designing load tests to ensure applications meet performance requirements.
Learning Outcomes
Course Grading Policy
Assignment |
Percentage of Grade |
---|---|
Quiz: Predictive Models |
5% |
Peer Review: Predictive Model Coding Exercise |
15% |
Quiz: Considerations for Messaging Queues |
5% |
Peer Review: Performance Test Coding Exercise |
15% |
Peer Review: Performance Test for Business Requirement |
10% |
Quiz: Improvements |
5% |
Quiz: Consistent Hash Exchange Quiz |
5% |
Quiz: CAP Theorem |
5% |
Quiz: High Availability Databases |
5% |
CSCA 5018 Software Architecture Patterns for Big Data Final Project |
30% |
Peer Reviews
A pivotal element of this course is the timely completion of peer reviews.
In the realm of software engineering, code review is more than just a step in the development process; it's an indispensable practice that significantly shapes the quality and reliability of the software product. It's an opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute to the collective quality of the team's work. You, as an aspiring software engineer, are preparing to become a part of this collaborative ethos, where reviewing others' work will be as crucial as coding itself.
Timely peer reviews in our course echo this professional practice, providing a platform for you to develop this critical skill. Each review you complete is not merely a critique of a fellow learner's work, but a step in refining your own understanding, enhancing your analytical skills, and cultivating an eye for code quality. It’s a process that benefits you, your peers, and our entire learning community.
Remember the importance of timely peer reviews and emulate the professional environment we are striving to join. Help more learners complete this course by giving more reviews. Your active participation contributes immensely to our shared goal of learning, growing, and preparing for the dynamic world of software engineering.
All peer review assignments are due 3 days before the end of the session. This deadline ensures there is enough time for your submissions to accrue all required reviews.