Mastering Software Engineering: A 2024 Review Integrating the ACM Software Engineering Curriculum

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To provide a comprehensive overview of software engineering, let's incorporate the ACM Software Engineering Curriculum Guidelines into our recommendations. This curriculum outlines core knowledge areas and competencies that software engineers should possess.

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Rebecca graduated from George Mason University with a B.A. in Media: Production, Consumption, and Critique, along with a minor in Electronic Journalism.

Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship by Robert C. Martin
- Aligns with ACM's Software Design and Implementation knowledge area.
The Pragmatic Programmer: From Journeyman to Master by Andrew Hunt and David Thomas
- Covers software engineering practices, professional development, and software design principles, aligning with multiple ACM knowledge areas.
Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs by Harold Abelson and Gerald Jay Sussman
- A deep dive into computer science fundamentals, including abstraction, recursion, and metaprogramming, aligning with the ACM's Computing Theory and Algorithms knowledge area.

Advanced Topics:

Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software by Erich Gamma, Richard Helm, Ralph Johnson, and John Vlissides (the "Gang of Four")
- Aligns with ACM's Software Design and Implementation knowledge area.
The Mythical Man-Month by Frederick P. Brooks Jr.
- Covers software project management and engineering processes, aligning with the ACM's Software Engineering Processes knowledge area.
Refactoring: Improving the Design of Existing Code by Martin Fowler
- Aligns with ACM's Software Design and Implementation knowledge area.

Video Courses:

Mastering Software Architecture by Udemy
- Covers architectural patterns, design principles, and system design, aligning with ACM's Software Design and Implementation knowledge area.
Full Stack Web Development Bootcamp by Udemy or Coursera
- Provides a comprehensive understanding of web development technologies, aligning with ACM's Software Design and Implementation knowledge area.
Data Structures and Algorithms by Coursera or edX
- Covers fundamental data structures and algorithms, aligning with ACM's Computing Theory and Algorithms knowledge area.
Machine Learning Specialization by Coursera
- Provides a solid foundation in machine learning, aligning with ACM's Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning knowledge area.

Additional Trade Books and Video Courses:

The Art of Computer Programming by Donald Knuth
- A classic reference for algorithms and data structures.
The C Programming Language by Kernighan and Ritchie
- A foundational book for understanding system-level programming.
Introduction to Algorithms by Cormen, Leiserson, Rivest, and Stein
- A comprehensive text on algorithms and data structures.
Software Engineering: A Practitioner's Approach by Roger S. Pressman
- A comprehensive textbook covering various aspects of software engineering.
The Software Craftsman by Sandro Mancuso
- A practical guide to professional software development.
Clean Coder by Robert C. Martin
- A guide to professional software development practices.
The DevOps Handbook by Gene Kim, Jez Humble, Patrick Debois, and John Willis
- A guide to DevOps principles and practices.
Building Microservices by Sam Newman
- A practical guide to building microservices-based systems.

Reference List

ACM Software Engineering Curriculum 2020: https://www.acm.org/binaries/content/assets/education/curricula-recommendations/cc2020.pdf
Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship, Robert C. Martin
The Pragmatic Programmer: From Journeyman to Master, Andrew Hunt and David Thomas
Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs, Harold Abelson and Gerald Jay Sussman
Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software, Erich Gamma, Richard Helm, Ralph Johnson, and John Vlissides
The Mythical Man-Month, Frederick P. Brooks Jr.
Refactoring: Improving the Design of Existing Code, Martin Fowler
Mastering Software Architecture, Udemy
Full Stack Web Development Bootcamp, Udemy or Coursera
Data Structures and Algorithms, Coursera or edX
Machine Learning Specialization, Coursera
The Art of Computer Programming, Donald Knuth
The C Programming Language, Kernighan and Ritchie
Introduction to Algorithms, Cormen, Leiserson, Rivest, and Stein
Software Engineering: A Practitioner's Approach, Roger S. Pressman
The Software Craftsman, Sandro Mancuso
Clean Coder, Robert C. Martin
The DevOps Handbook, Gene Kim, Jez Humble, Patrick Debois, and John Willis
Building Microservices, Sam Newman

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