MIT 6.031: Software Construction

Descriptions

• Offered by: MIT
• Prerequisites: Python programming basics
• Programming Language: Java
• Difficulty: 🌟🌟🌟
• Class Hour: 60+

MIT 6.031 is MIT's software engineering course, focused on writing high-quality, maintainable code. Covers static checking, testing, specifications, ADTs, concurrency, version control.

Resources

• Website: web.mit.edu/6.031
• Notes: 30 readings covering all core topics

Features

• 30 readings covering static checking, testing, specs, ADTs, concurrency, version control
• Accompanying exercises for each reading
• Java-based but concepts apply to all languages

Tips

Read all materials in order. Each builds on the previous.

Notes

MIT 6.031 is one of the best courses for learning to write "elegant" code.