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Principles of Programming
Ref. PRINPROG
Learn the essential principles of programming and choose the best language for each project. Master fundamental concepts and paradigms to create efficient and innovative code.
- Duration: 4 hours
- Effort: 4 hours
- Pace: Self paced
- Languages: English and portuguese
- 2,661 already enrolled!
What you will learn
- Understand the fundamental concepts of programming and its importance in software development.
- Distinguish and apply programming paradigms such as imperative, functional, and object-oriented.
- Write structured and efficient code using appropriate programming languages.
- Identify and implement good practices when choosing languages for different contexts.
- Develop basic web applications and understand the integration between front-end and back-end.
- Evaluate the performance and applicability of programming languages for various projects.
Description
Programming is an essential skill in the digital age, enabling the creation of innovative solutions and the optimisation of processes. This course explores the fundamentals and paradigms of programming, helping you understand different languages and choose the most suitable one for each need. With a practical and accessible approach, you will learn everything from basic concepts to advanced structures, making it easier to transition to any language or technology. Whether you are starting in the field or looking to strengthen your knowledge, this course provides a solid foundation for developing efficient and well-structured code.
Assessment and certification
At the end of each module, in order to assess your progress, you will have a test with a mandatory learning verification, which will account for 50% of your final grade.
At the end of the course, you will take a Final Assessment Test, which will account for the remaining 50% of your final mark.
Course plan
Part I - Fundamentals of Programming
Module 1 - Introduction to Programming
Module 2 - Fundamental Structures
Part II - Programming Paradigms
Module 3 - Introduction to Paradigms
Module 4 -Main Paradigms
Part III - Programming Languages
Module 5 - Imperative Languages
Module 6 - Object-Oriented Languages
Module 7 - Functional Languages
Module 8 - Web Languages
Part IV - Choosing the Language
Module 9 - Selecting the Appropriate Language
Module 1 - Introduction to Programming
Module 2 - Fundamental Structures
Part II - Programming Paradigms
Module 3 - Introduction to Paradigms
Module 4 -Main Paradigms
Part III - Programming Languages
Module 5 - Imperative Languages
Module 6 - Object-Oriented Languages
Module 7 - Functional Languages
Module 8 - Web Languages
Part IV - Choosing the Language
Module 9 - Selecting the Appropriate Language
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License
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