Brief Introduction
Find out how to write clean and robust code as a programmer. Explore techniques to minimise the number of bugs during development.Course Summary
Learn how to write secure code and debug more efficiently with this free online course on Defensive Programming and Debugging.Key Learning Points
- Understand principles of defensive programming
- Use debugging tools effectively
- Write secure code to prevent common vulnerabilities
Related Topics for further study
- Secure coding
- Debugging techniques
- Common vulnerabilities
- Principles of defensive programming
- Software development best practices
Learning Outcomes
- Understand how to write secure code and prevent common vulnerabilities
- Learn to debug code more efficiently and effectively
- Gain knowledge of software development best practices
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic programming knowledge
- Access to a computer with an internet connection
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online self-paced course
- Video lectures
- Quizzes and assignments
Similar Courses
- Code Complete
- Debugging
Related Education Paths
- Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Notable People in This Field
- Bruce Schneier
- Troy Hunt
Related Books
Requirements
- This is an intermediate level course aimed at people with some programming experience. Although examples will be given in C and Fortran, the principles (and most of the tools) are transferable to other programming languages.
Knowledge
- Defensive programming: the use of good coding style, documentation strategies and good code testingPreventing bugs: how to use compiler flags and static code checkers to identify bugs in an early stageFinding bugs: debugging concepts and technicsUsing the debugging tools GDB and Valgrind to fix serial programsDebugging parallel code: using Intel Inspector and ITAC
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the art of defensive programming and debugging in this comprehensive online course. Learners rate it highly for its engaging content, practical exercises and real-world examples. Many users appreciate the course for its comprehensive coverage of material.Pros from User Reviews
- Engaging content that keeps learners interested and motivated
- Practical exercises that help learners apply their knowledge effectively
- Real-world examples that make the course material relevant and useful
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course material to be too basic
- The course may not be suitable for experienced programmers looking for advanced techniques
- Some learners found the course pacing to be too slow and repetitive
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