Applying software engineering in CS1

Authors:
Wei Kian Chen;Brian R. Hall
Affiliations:
Champlain College, Burlington, VT, USA;Champlain College, Burlington, VT, USA
Venue:
Proceedings of the 18th ACM conference on Innovation and technology in computer science education
Year:
2013

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Abstract

This paper introduces a method for incorporating software engineering concepts into the computer science curriculum earlier by using a structured project in CS1. The project is designed such that it must be completed using phases of a software development cycle. This approach provides the students earlier exposure to software engineering and grounds software engineering practice throughout the curriculum. With a better understanding of and appreciation for the software development process, students are better prepared to handle future academic and professional projects. This paper presents a detailed discussion of the CS1 project and its execution, accompanied by results and feedback from a post-project survey administered to students.