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Software Development
3.7.1 What Did I Learn in this Module?
The software development life cycle (SDLC) is the
Module 3: Software Development process of developing software, starting from an idea and
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Each phase takes input from the results of the previous
Project Activity 2: Agile Team phase: 1. Requirements & Analysis, 2. Design, 3.
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Formation Implementation, 4. Testing, 5. Deployment, and 6.
Maintenance. Three popular software development
models are waterfall, Agile, and Lean:
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Waterfall - This is the traditional software
development model. Each phase cannot overlap and
must be completed before moving on to the next
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Agile Scrum - In rugby, the term scrum describes a
point in gameplay where players crowd together and
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methodology focuses on small, self-organizing teams
that meet daily for short periods and work in iterative
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Automation
Lean - Based on Lean Manufacturing, the Lean
method emphasizes elimination of wasted effort in
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Software Design Pattern

Software design patterns are best practice solutions for

solving common problems in software development.
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Design Patterns book, the Gang of Four divided patterns
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• Creational - Patterns used to guide, simplify, and

3.6.3 JSON abstract software object creation at scale.

• Structural - Patterns describing reliable ways of using

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objects and classes for different kinds of software
projects.
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• Behavioral - Patterns detailing how objects can
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3.6.6 challenges in software engineering.
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Software Development and The observer design pattern is a subscription notification

3.7
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events when there are changes to an object (subject or
3.7.1 What Did I Learn in this Module? publisher) they are observing.

Module 3: Software Development The Model-View-Controller (MVC) design pattern is

3.7.2 sometimes considered an architectural design pattern. Its
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goal is to simplify development of applications that
Project Activity 2: Agile Team depend on graphic user interfaces.
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Version Control Systems

Understanding and Using Version control is a way to manage changes to a set of

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types of version control systems: Local, Centralized, and
Distributed.
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Git is an open source implementation of a distributed
version control system. Git has two types of repositories,
Application Deployment and local and remote. Branching enables users to work on
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repository. In addition to providing the distributed version
Infrastructure and control and source code management functionality of Git,
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Automation
review, documentation, project management, bug
tracking, and feature requests. After installing Git to the
Cisco Platforms and client machine, you must configure it. Git provides a git
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Development config command to get and set Git's global settings, or a
repository's options. Git has many other commands that
you can use, including a host of branching options.
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Developers use a .diff file to show how two different
versions of a file have changed.

Coding Basics
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Clean code is the result of developers trying to make their
Software Development and code easy to read and understand for other developers.
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Methods and functions share the same concept; they are
blocks of code that perform tasks when executed. If the
3.6.3 JSON method or function is not executed, those tasks will not
be performed. Modules are a way to build independent
and self-contained chunks of code that can be reused. In
3.6.4 YAML
most OOP languages, and in Python, classes are a means
of bundling data and functionality. Each class declaration
3.6.5 Parsing and Serializing defines a new object type.

Lab - Parse Different Data Types Code Review and Testing

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with Python
A code review is when developers look over the
Software Development and codebase, a subset of code, or specific code changes
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review processes include: Formal code review, Change-
3.7.1 What Did I Learn in this Module? based code review, Over-the-shoulder code review, and
Email pass-around.
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categories: functional, and non-functional. Detailed
Project Activity 2: Agile Team functional testing of small pieces of code (lines, blocks,
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Formation functions, classes, and other components in isolation) is
usually called Unit Testing. After unit testing comes
Integration Testing, which makes sure that all of those
Understanding and Using individual units fit together properly to make a complete
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APIs application. Test-Driven Development (sometimes called
Test-First Development) is testing to validate the intent of
the design in light of requirements. This means writing
5 Network Fundamentals  testing code before writing application code. Having
expressed requirements in testing code, developers can
then write application code until it passes the tests.
Application Deployment and
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Infrastructure and Today, the three most popular standard formats for
7  exchanging information with remote APIs are XML, JSON,
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and YAML.

Cisco Platforms and Extensible Markup Language (XML) is a derivative of

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Development Structured, Generalized Markup Language (SGML), and
also the parent of HyperText Markup Language (HTML).
XML is a generic methodology for wrapping textual data
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in symmetrical tags to indicate semantics. XML filenames
typically end in ".xml".

JavaScript Object Notation JSON), is a data format

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JavaScript. JSON filenames typically end in ".json".
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YAML Ain't Markup Language (YAML) is a superset of
JSON designed for even easier human readability.
3.6.3 JSON
Parsing means analyzing a message, breaking it into its
component parts, and understanding their purposes in
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context. Serializing is roughly the opposite of parsing.

3.6.5 Parsing and Serializing

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3.7.1 What Did I Learn in this Module? 1. Which software development methodology
prescribes that developers follow a strict process
Module 3: Software Development order by completing one step in the SDLC process
3.7.2 before proceeding to the next step.
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Project Activity 2: Agile Team Agile

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Formation
Lean

Waterfall
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2. Which SDLC development methodology employs

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Waterfall
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Agile
Infrastructure and Lean
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Automation

3. Which two programming components are defined

Cisco Platforms and as blocks of code that perform tasks when
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functions
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objects

parameters

methods
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arguments
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4. A developer wants to find the location of the Python
3 executable file. Which command should the
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where python3
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which python3

3.6.5 Parsing and Serializing locate python3

find python3
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5. Which SDLC phase concludes with functional code
Software Development and that satisfies customer requirements and is ready to
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testing
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deployment
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implementation
Project Activity 2: Agile Team
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Formation
6. What are the three states of a Git file? (Choose
three.)
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staged

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deleted

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locked

Infrastructure and 7. Which term is used to describe the first line of an

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Automation XML document?

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Development opening

preamble

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prologue

8. How does an application use a module in Python?

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Software Development and by using an assignment statement with a

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variable

through the include statement

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by calling the module name

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9. What is the role of the controller component in the
Model-View-Controller (MVC) flow?
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It provides visual representations and
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It accepts selected data and displays it to the
Software Development and user.
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It takes in user input and manipulates it to fit the
format for the model or view.
3.7.1 What Did I Learn in this Module?
It takes user input and manipulates it to the
proper format for the model.
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10. Which code review method involves the developer
Project Activity 2: Agile Team going through the code line-by-line with the
3.7.3
Formation reviewer, allowing the developer to make changes
on the spot?

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4  change-based
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email pass-around

over-the-shoulder
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formal

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Reset
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Project Activity 2: Agile Team 

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In this activity, you will complete the following tasks:
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Choose a project.
Build an agile team.
3.6.4 YAML Assign project roles.
Select communication channels that will facilitate the
3.6.5 Parsing and Serializing team’s work.

Lab - Parse Different Data Types Refer to the DEVASC Project Rubric below to record your
3.6.6 process and outcomes.
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Software Development and Working in technology today means working

3.7
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To prepare for the continuous and accelerating pace of
3.7.1 What Did I Learn in this Module? change, you need to:

Think critically about issues, solve problems creatively

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Communicate clearly in multiple media channels
Project Activity 2: Agile Team Quickly learn ever-changing technologies
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Formation Deal with a flood of information

The rapid changes in our world require you to be flexible,

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APIs
something new and useful.

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Scenario
You have been hired as a junior automation engineer to
Application Deployment and help your company automate its IT infrastructure. You are
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code directly on your computer. However, your team is
expanding with new members and now, you all need a
Infrastructure and way to collaboratively work on the code. Your manager
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Automation requires all members to move the code from their
individual computers to GitHub and to collaborate with
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1. Choose Agile Team Roles
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Your team will now create a formal agile team. Each
member of your team will have a role during this project.
The specific tasks that each team member performs
during the project will be decided later.
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The roles of an agile team may vary depending on:
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The size of the team
The nature of the task
3.6.3 JSON Company best-practices and policies

3.6.4 YAML Scrum Leader

At a minimum, an agile team will have a "scrum leader".

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The scrum leader will help obtain any resources needed
and take the lead in resolving any questions or problems
Lab - Parse Different Data Types the team may have. This role makes use of the "soft skills"
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with Python of project management and communication.

Software Development and Note: The original term is "scrum master." In April 2019,
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the IETF began work on a new Internet-Draft RFC,
Terminology, Power and Oppressive Language. This RFC
3.7.1 What Did I Learn in this Module? describes alternatives that shift specific language
conventions used by RFC Authors and RFC Editors to
Module 3: Software Development avoid oppressive terminology in the technical
3.7.2
and Design Quiz documentation of the RFC series. The RFC refers
specifically to the "master-slave" metaphor as offensive.
Project Activity 2: Agile Team The authors of this course have decided to replace the
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Formation term "master" with "leader."

At this point, your team will now select a scrum leader.

Understanding and Using
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1. Clearing any obstacles or problems that may arise.

2. Establishing an environment in which the team can
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work and communicate effectively.
3. Addressing team dynamics to ensure that team
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distractions and acting as the intermediary between
the team and the project owner (instructor).
Infrastructure and 5. Ensuring that the information required by the rubric is
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Automation documented. (The actual documentation may be done
by a recorder.)

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Record the name of your scrum leader.

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How did your team select the scrum leader?

Note: Your instructor may choose to have a rotating scrum

leader.
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Recorder
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Select someone to be the recorder. This person will be
responsible for entering and maintaining the DEVASC
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Project Rubrics. Other responsibilities of the recorder
include:
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Recording all meeting days and times.
Working with the scrum leader to ensure the
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information in the rubrics is accurate and complete.

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3.6.6 Note: In a smaller team (less than four people) the scrum
with Python
leader may also assume the role of recorder.

Software Development and

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Search the internet for "agile team roles" and discuss as a
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team if any other roles at this point are necessary. Your
team can always make changes and adjustments
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3.7.2 throughout the project.
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3.7.3
Project Activity 2: Agile Team 2. Team Communications
Formation
In the final step of this activity you decide how your team
will communicate and collaborate during this process.
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4  Discuss some of the various tools which are available to
APIs
everyone such as:

WebEx Teams, or other instant messaging platform

5 Network Fundamentals  Webex Meetings, or another video communications
platform
Email
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Document the methods your team will be using and make

Infrastructure and sure everyone on the team has access these tools.
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Rubric/Deliverable: Document the communication tools
your team will be using and the purposes of each.
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The Rubric/Deliverables for this activity were:

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Scrum leader information
Other Agile team roles if applicable
Team communication tools and purpose of each

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