How to Build the Right Software (and Choose the Right Stack)

NEW COURSE! Reduce scope creep and technical debt, design software and make stack choices that solve the right problems.

Created by: Anthony Alicea
Software Developer, Architect, and UX Designer

What Will I Learn?

• Learn how to define clear requirements by asking "why" to dig deep into the real needs behind every request, moving from solution to the underlying problem..
• Gain skills to prevent and control scope creep while encouraging creative solutions by embracing constraints.
• Learn to choose a tech stack, from JavaScript frameworks to Low Code solutions, and understand the strengths of each approach to make smart technology choices.
• Harness the power of user research to uncover real user needs, test usability, and express requirements as problem statements that guide development.
• Approach feature requests as clues to underlying problems, not requirements. Learn techniques to uncover the real issues and make impactful additions.
• Make the most of legacy software, recognize missed opportunities in direct rewrites, and practice building lean, purposeful solutions.

Requirements

• No programming or design experience needed.

Target audience

• Developers, designers, team leads, project managers, and requirements engineers.