Teaching Material
Week 16-17-18-19-20-21-22-23-24-25-29-30
10 IMPORTANT 'NEED TO KNOW' POINTS
1. Make sure you watch and read (and understand) the eLectures before starting on the practical work for a given week
2. Only Use Visual Studio 2019 for PC (The MAC version will not work for this module)
2a. If you are resitting the module (Summer 2024) you are advised to use Visual Studio 2022 for PC (The MAC version will not work for this module)
3. Download VS Community 2022 here for use on your own PC (Click here for configuration options)
4. Install and use MS Teams Desktop App for home use. You'll need this to attend Surgery Sessions. (avoid the browser version as not all features work)
5. Off campus work for this module is best completed using Your DMU lab. Best to use the local VM Ware Client
6. Claim your eGrid here (If you see a certificate error in your browser - select advanced and continue anyway). Also note that you may not be able to access the link off campus. Use Horizon if this is the case.
7. Once your team is set up follow the assessment schedule here. (Also available in the Assessments folder on Blackboard)
8. You only need to attend surgery sessions if you have a specific technical problem
9. All questions must be posted to the Discussion Board
10. Check the existing questions on the Discussion Board prior to making a new post
Week 16 - Unit 1
eLecture (Self Study)
Module Introduction - Agile Team Development
Module Introduction - Agile Team Development PowerPoint
Module Introduction - Agile Team Development Video
Getting Help during the Module
Workshop
- During the workshop you will organise yourselves into teams.
- Do not proceed with the practical labs until you are in a team.
Practical Work
Getting Started on the Assessment
Practical To Do List
- Claim your eGrid
- Begin work on system/individual specification and table schema (See Assignment Handbook and practical work for this week)
Week 17 - Unit 2
eLecture (Self study)
Three Tier Architecture and Overview of Visual Studio (Examples use VS2017 but 2019 isn't that different)
Three Tier Architecture and Overview of Visual PowerPoint
Three Tier Architecture and Overview of Visual Studio Video
Address Book Application Finished
Solutions Projects and Web Forms
Solutions Projects and Web Forms Video
Workshop
- If you are not in a Team, let your tutor know at the start of the workshop.
- Do not proceed with the practical labs until you are in a team.
Practical Work
Part 1 - Individual
Collaboration - Getting Started with GitHub
Part 2 - Team
Week 18 - Unit 3
eLecture (Self Study)
Exploring the Data Layer Video
Workshop
- Finish the system specification with your team ready for submission.
- Check the Assessment Schedule and Assignment Handbook for deadlines etc.
Practical Work
Connecting to the Database Last Updated 09/02/23
Connecting to the Database Video
Creating a Local Database RESIT STUDENTS ONLY
Week 19 - Unit 4
eLecture (Self Study)
Testing and Test Driven Development
Workshop
- Sprints start this week
- Check the Assessment Schedule
Practical Work
Your GitHub Day Last Updated 21/02/23
Week 20 - Unit 5
eLecture
Use case description pro forma
Workshop
- Sprints
- Check the Assessment Schedule.
Practical Work
Creating the properties for your table design (Middle Layer)
Week 21 - Unit 6
Workshop
- Sprints
- Check the Assessment Schedule.
Practical Work
Adding a Simple Interface (Presentation Layer)Last Updated 01/03/23
Adding a Simple Interface (Presentation Layer) Video
Week 22 - ENHANCEMENT WEEK
There are no new teaching materials for this week.
Use the time to catch up with any handouts you haven't completed.
Week 23 - Unit 8
Practical Work
Creating the Find Method Last Updated 01/03/23
Creating the Find Method (Middle Layer) Video
Creating the Find Method (Data Layer) Video
Creating the Find Method (Presentation Layer) Video
SQL Connect
If you are resitting
this module in 2024 delete any previous versions SQL Connect and download a new copy as it has been updated over the summer.
Ignore any warnings and proceed with download.
Week 24 - Unit 9
Practical Work
Adding Validation (Middle Layer)
Adding Validation (Middle Layer) Video
Adding Validation (Presentation Layer)
Adding Validation The Presentation Layer Video
Need to Know Stuff
Week 25 - Unit 10
Practical Work
Creating the Collection Class Properties
Creating the Collection Class Properties (Middle Layer) Video
Creating the Collection Class Properties (Presentation Layer) Video
Week 26 - Easter Break
Week 27 - Easter Break
Week 28 - Easter Break
Week 29 - Unit 11
Practical Work
Creating the Collection Methods (Add, Edit, Delete & Filter)
Last Updated 20/04/2023 - incorrect image on page 16. Please download a new copy and delete the old one.
Week 30 - Unit 12
Practical Work
- No new materials - finish any practical handouts that haven't been completed
- Coursework Submission due in this week - check the Assignment Handbook and Assessment Schedule
Week 31
10 Min Sprints
- Sprint schedule to be arranged - check Blackboard Announcements
Week 32
10 Min Sprints
- Sprint schedule to be arranged - check Blackboard Announcements