Software Development Fundamentals: Programming Languages and HTML

Starting a career in software development can be daunting - but it doesn’t have to be. Learn the basics and understand the languages, expectations, and processes involved in a software development job with this course.

You’ll cover common patterns in software architecture, different programming languages, and basic HTML to get you started in learning the building blocks of any development career.

Software architecture refers to the fundamental structures of any software system, and the process of creating these structures. You’ll look at common patterns within software architecture, and be introduced to popular programming languages, including Java and Python.

There are 700 programming languages currently in existence, but you don’t need to learn everything from ABAP to Zig for a successful career in software development. This course will cover the different language types and discuss some of the most popular ones - like JavaScript, Python, and C++ - in more detail. This information will help you decide where to specialise and which languages you’d like to study further.

HTML is at the core of any career in digital technology. It’s the standard markup language used for every document that’s designed to be displayed on a web browser.

Find out how to use basic HTML tags and elements. You’ll learn about the importance of creating meaningful wireframes and web layouts, and how to review simple HTML elements that can be applied to basic web layouts.