10 Courses Every Software Engineer Should Take

[@Cukito4]

1 1:07 PROGRAMMING 101 2 1:32 PROGRAMMING 101 3 2:13 MATH + STATS 4 2:45 ALGORHYTHMS + DATA STRUCTURES 5 3:24 COMPUTER SYSTEMS 6 3:48 WEB DEVELOPMENT 7 4:57 OPERATING SYSTEMS 8 5:14 COMPILERS 9 5:40 COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE 10 5:55 COMPUTER NETWORKS

[@血液天使]

Cukito4 thank you , now I don't have to watch the entire video

[@namenone8387]

No need to watch the entire video. haha. good job.

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[@jiyaragesh3531]

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[@Papayalexius]

Well, I have almost finishing my master in CS and engineering and my bachelor embraced all the first list and some of the 2nd while the master included compilers and more advanced stuff and I totally agree with your opinion. My suggestions would just be exactly the same. Good video bro!

[@12theunknown12]

Bboy Network would you also consider any Ai courses? I am super interested in them and wondered if they're as important as these other topics.

[@paulsidon4590]

You get my excited about my studies, thank you for making this, I have a way better idea what courses ill be taking now. Here are some paralels with the courses offered at my school and the courses you talked about 1 and 2) intro programming - My university does actually have 2 intro computer science classes for first years 3) calc and stats - we have 4 (out of total 40) mandatory math classes, Intro Calc, Stat Analysis, Linear Algebra/Vector Geometry , and discrete mathematics 4) algos and data structures - one of my second year courses is this 5) third year course, Ill definitely be taking this class as lower level computing sounds interesting 6) probably closest thing we have is 2 software engineering courses 7) operating systems is a four year course for us 8) compilers construction is a 3rd year course 9)we have "computer systems and architecture" 4th year 10) computer networks , 4th year course

[@DaveXiang]

Awesome, sounds like you have a good plan of action ahead of you. Good luck !

[@Saffeyah]

thanks for the video really informative for beginners like myself navigating the early stages of a career in software development.

[@johnwatson4195]

it actually aggravates me that my high school doesn't offer computer programming courses. I have to go to my local community college for courses

[@denissr5518]

I've asked about this to a lot of people. Finally a straight answer!!! Great videos Dave!!!

[@Bdjdiwhbkdk]

I just got into the CS major at my school. I didn't have the benefit of having programming courses at my high school, so I took it for the first time in college as an undergrad. I got a 4.0. It was interesting, something I've never experienced before, wasn't super easy, but I managed. And then I started taking the C++ series. I seriously got destroyed in that class. I was super lost and ended up with a 3.1 (granted the professor was terrible and I heard later that he was fired about a year later). I thought C++ isn't really for me, so I started taking the Java series, and I had a much better grasp of programming in general and got 4.0s in all the classes. Now, my first class as an official CS major is gonna be in C++. I'm excited and a little nervous, but at least I know I won't get destroyed like last time. Just wanted to put this up here so new comers won't get too discouraged. Anything is hard if you think it's hard. Now, looking back, all the stuff I learned in high school and as gen ed as an undergrad aren't THAT hard. This isn't some PhD level stuff. It's doable. It just doesn't seem that way when you're lost and you don't get it right away. But don't worry. You'll get there. You'll get it.

[@FsimulatorX]

how did you do in the c++ class?

[@Bdjdiwhbkdk]

I did okay. I got a 3.5. Although it's only a 4 point difference, I actually understand all the concepts. Now I understand pointers and templates and all that. Before, in that first C++ class, I was just putting asterisks where the professor put asterisks without really fully understanding what's going on.

[@edwind8440]

What if you're interested in development, but did nothing to do with CS in college?

[@konstantinrebrov675]

Dear fellow CS student and future software engineer, What was the C++ class like at your school? What concepts were hard for you? Was it the C language features such as pointer and dynamic memory management that C++ inherited? Was it the object oriented part of C++? Generic programming and templates? C++ STL and boost? What features of the C++ programming language "destroyed" you? If you could take that class again, what would you do? Also, how would you say C++ vs Java? Which one do you prefer? What are the differences?

[@ahsanmohammed1]

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[@Tux0xFF]

You have a cool channel and talk about topics that actually matter, unlike other channels that constantly try to sell you something or repeating the same unicorn success story and how you can copy and paste it by buying their product.

[@MalamIbnMalam]

You are the man dude.

[@dog9888]

thanks dave, this looks like a really solid list. i will follow your recommendations, currently on number 2.

[@qualiqueancrum9135]

This video spoke to me in volumes thanks man.

[@loganyang]

Very solid list, completely agree. Please keep up the great vids!

[@faifar]

thanks for the video Dave. I am currently taking Digital Computer Systems and will be following up with other courses on this list.

[@jacobtran4010]

start at 1:06

[@Bart0vds]

*10 computer science courses every engineer should take

[@estefaniarojas1155]

Hey man I thank you so much for this video/ after watching several videos prior to this, I’ve never could really understand where to start from , I was always lost and without orientation. Thank you so much for thinking of those who are just stating to learn and have the desire of becoming programmers

[@arslanghummann]

Conscious to tell Good job man...

[@Krishn.Krishn108]

@Dave Xiang Thank you buddy. Its great information.

[@Chimppan]

Oh in my university here in Finland we have all of those courses, I will definitely consider taking them. Thanks for this video, good as always!

[@thetopvideos5814]

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[@robertirvin4550]

The fact this guy isn't running his own school to train people for the IT field is a crime. He makes more sense than anyone I've ever talked too and I live in Bellevue, WA. Second biggest tech hub after Silicon Valley.

[@amrithas182]

thanks dude...you're really helpful. keep uploading stuff like this

[@minamiranda9835]

Great video! Thanks Dave!

[@benphua]

Thanks a lot another solid video Dave

[@davidkennedydev]

Good order and tips. I had jumped some of them, but seems really valuable. Maybe kinda Web Dev and Math + STATS I'll review.

[@jaredalbin5658]

Should include Data Science related stuff: SQL development, database management, Data Modeling, SQL reports and dashboards with tools like Tableau, ETL with SSIS or Informatica or Ab Initio or even straight stored procedures, datawarehousing, PL/SQL or T-SQL, Kimball Methodology, Python, R, Stats for forecasting and predictions based on large data etc. This is a big money making field too for CS!

[@nawaryoussef]

Great video, Computer Arch/Organization is so fun man! the CPU world is awesome

[@JacobEspalin]

What are your thoughts on coding bootcamps and the job outcome?

[@DaveXiang]

+Jacob Espalin They are effective at training someone to become useful on a basic level at a company, but it's not a guaranteed way to make someone an engineer. Those bootcamps are usually 3 to 6 months and you go over a lot of technologies without much training in foundation. I've interviewed some bootcampers and while I know they could be effective, I can see immediately a lot of holes in their knowledge.

[@vietnamnguyen369]

Your suggestions are so useful and, get me out of my misunderstanding. Thanks, Dave! :)

[@zfarahx]

Dude, your videos are awesome and extremely helpful. Thank you :)

[@ahsanmohammed1]

what is the difference between data structures and database, thanks.

[@joeychua3817]

This is so helpful, love your videos :)

[@tyrellwreleck4226]

while studying these courses i have kept in my mind that im always an idiot. It keeps me out of misconceptions and it always keep me asking questions.

[@jaredlewis2965]

What are the top ten programming languages to learn in 2016?

[@DaveXiang]

+Jared Lewis Doesn't really matter to be honest. Pick two that you think are cool and get really good at them.

[@fitfuelplanner]

+Jared Lewis COBOL and machine language // jk

[@MalamIbnMalam]

+Jared Lewis for me personally Java and Swift.

[@FearNoGrave]

+Jared Lewis I'm personally learning Python. It's quickly emerging as a top language.

[@JasonCtutorials]

+Jared Lewis JAVASCRIPT!

[@ay_sher]

Rename: 10 Courses Every Software Engineer Should Take. You're welcome.

[@westernpigeon]

what was the old name

[@ay_sher]

@@westernpigeon 10 courses every engineer should take xD

[@9997eman]

yes!!! I took all of these classes by accident. I barely seen this list today. I was randomly choosing classes just to graduate LOL

[@lisaandbeans9645]

I do want to take a course in algos and data structures. I feel like I am missing something when I program

[@adisumtiati693]

You explained articulately well.

[@doannguyen9974]

What about theory of computation, human computer interaction and computer security, sir?

[@anupamnarayan6671]

cool stuff ...really enjoy ur video .. short and good

[@theezazcommunication9076]

From where the courses took

[@andressuarez3079]

Very interesting and useful guide. Thanks Dave.

[@fufdbuhy44]

Thanks for info man.

[@antoniogreen7551]

teach me how to do Cad and Bim and put up Firewalls

[@justcurious1940]

great list brother

[@juliodiaz1756]

It would have been nice if you could list some textbooks for each section. Thanks anyways, very good video!!

[@segayh9138]

Very informative course outline. Thank you for posting.

[@tt0012ff]

At my school, they offer Unix operating systems and operating systems. Which one should I take?

[@owususamuel]

Would taking an extra business in technology course helpful? I guess it should be part of the list..Love your videos man. More videos.

[@DaveXiang]

It would be helpful for sure. Understanding business can only help you. Some engineers are too stubborn and think business is useless. We won't be those types of engineers.

[@eric4436]

Thank you so much. This video really helps me a lot.

[@dalitsobotha7932]

Databases, System Analysis and Design

[@harshitgoyal3992]

Can you please tell us what other topics are taught in most cs/it/sw courses in schools like MIT , HARVARD etc..

[@JagjitBrawler]

@Dave Xiang Why is it important to learn Computer Systems for becoming a Sotware Engineer? Personally, computer systems is one of my favorite courses and I'm glad I took it - but I never understood why it is important for a Software Engineer since most of what I'd do is at a high level.

[@CynthiaSandoval]

Where can I find courses on these topics online?

[@j.a.1776]

An in-depth parallell programming course could be very useful too (and fun)

[@jessclarke5579]

Are there any free online sources where I can learn this from?

[@chethanyadav5232]

Thank you very much sir.... Stay informing....

[@sumeetrajbanshi8780]

for software engineer what majors are required for undergraduate program

[@ultrastudy8224]

So... just get a CS degree?

[@djcrassus4422]

CS..?

[@deadpoolreborn5322]

Jamie,Kingslayer Lannister computer science (CS)

[@prashantmeena6137]

haha

[@antoniogreen7551]

I want to do NetWorkTroubleShootEngineering and CivilEngineering

[@Cryo2005]

Uhm...databases anybody? At least a little bit. Don't need to be able to program your own database, but knowing the concepts helps a ton, especially since trees etc. are rarerly handled in algo and data structures, at least not in the depth required to understand databases.

[@HarjinderSingh-df7bs]

you forgot one Database Management

[@Cryo2005]

YEAH! It's ten tmes more important then web dev.

[@aaron___6014]

I've noticed a lot of Database tutorials are by Indians. Any idea why this is?

[@suavecito_o7927]

harjinder singh Well he did say Web Dev will teach you the ins and outs of databases

[@tt0012ff]

What is covered in database management?

[@dylanhughes5944]

There's only so much smart people in a given population. India's population is HUGE and the capable ones manage to leave the country somehow, leading to the huge influx of bright Indian developers into the United States as we can see today. :)

[@dation0000]

Thanks buddy, i wish you a good day

[@QuanNguyen-og6pq]

Thanks man, very helpful video. Now that I know what I should learn, the next question is what are the best resources to learn them?

[@michaelrodrigues7832]

I need to study all of these things while I'm studying in the University or can I study it than that I graduate at software engineer?

[@Bennethp]

What is the diffrence between software engineering and computer science ?

[@walterschilling5415]

It's somewhat the same difference that there is between chemical engineering and chemistry. In chemistry, you learn about how chemistry works: reactions, experimentation, basic sciences, etc. You learn the existing theory. In chemical engineering, you take a lot of chemistry, but then go further to learn how to engineer solutions to problems using chemistry. In computer science, you learn the science behind computing, but not necessarily how to build complex systems. In software engineering, you learn basic computing skills, but then go farther to determine how to craft a solution to a problem.

Thanks for video.

[@leanorway6385]

I actually have a question I'm actually in highschool and we are suppose to choose the following streams that are the science stream and business stream which one should I choose in order to be a software engineer I'am a grade 9 student and i need help please reply☹☹

[@mashnoonislam1126]

I needed this! I am so messed up! How can I reach your personally, as I had more questions?

[@tanyiayukgabore2382]

thanks man, that was head-on. these courses u mentioned in your video, could u put a link to them please, is i possible for us to have them please!!!

[@pouriakalantari6537]

Thx dave. Go on . Sup from iran

[@TadakichiSan777]

Good list but os and networks is more important than math or web dev imo

[@walterschilling5415]

While these are great courses, a software engineer needs a lot more than just these basic skills. Every software engineer should have a course in software engineering process, which instills discipline, as well as a course in software architecture and a course in requirements analysis. Those are really the courses that set a software engineer apart.

[@dranrebmanuel2347]

Can you make a video about important algorithms

[@imadmimeche9399]

What about security ??

[@chaddonschaddons7084]

Hey Dave, did you continue studying into your masters?

[@stan.pchannel6556]

That's computer science but not software development track

[@henrikfischbeck7198]

software acounts for more then just consumer-stuff right, its actually useful for humanity other then entertainment

[@mohanj3018]

very simply explained , very useful.....great

[@TheodoreAnderson]

Cool video. Would love to interview you on my channel sometime as I make coding tutorials. Need to improve my algorithm skills, though.

[@Zaramoth98]

Thanks man again u have been very helpful to me

[@GearzMonkey]

Which engineering are you studying?

[@ufp22khami]

Thanks Dave...

[@christiangutierrez6977]

do you learn how to code in introduction to programing

[@Scorponizer]

Is there a source you'd recommend for learning about compilers and operating systems? Colleges in my area don't go much further than SQL and UML, which is rather dissapointing.

[@DaveXiang]

Not really comfortable giving a rec for that since it's a pretty niche topic. I would just pick up some books and read about it. I doubt you'll find a syllabus-style course on those topics unless you take a specialized class somewhere. Yea, those topics are more advanced so you don't find them in many places.

[@harshsharma2688]

Is 3rd course is necessary

[@aliahmed2063]

What is DeepIntel Solutions Software Security Engineer?

[@easyshopping3001]

Thanks dude

[@richardqqq176]

what about verilog and VHDL

[@iluvatar731]

What should I take as an A level? Digital technology: using HTML, and understanding of ICT systems Or Software systems development: programming in C# and databases etc (thinking this one)

[@evilclown8135]

hi mr.dave xiang can i ask you some question about embedded software?

[@darthaq]

Just wondering, do you have to learn all of these classes to be a software engineer? I'm a math major but I'm very much into programming. Some of the classes are not possible before I graduate

[@TZJiang1]

If anything, take data structures and algorithms (assuming you have basic programming). That will be the most important course for getting a job and just knowing basic computer science. Many interviews solely focus on DS & Algos--master these and you can get hired

[@darthaq]

Got it! Thanks for the advise sir

[@bps774]

#COYG

[@aaron___6014]

add a cs minor.

[@wyvern132]

I'm a comp sci major and I won't take some of these classes, so I think you're fine. Once you really understand the basics, youll be able to learn a lot of this stuff on your own or along the way anyway.

[@cuddy90210]

Thank you.

[@hf8056]

Thanks for the insight, Dave. I'm considering a second BS in Comp Sci (my first was in communications) but the program I'm looking at requires Calc 1 Calc 2 and a few random prereqs in physics and chemistry. It also has all of the fundamental courses you described and a handful of other great options. My question is, should I look into other options like a masters program or bootcamps to avoid some of these prereqs? You mentioned math as important but 2 tough classes in calc.. are they valuable? I'm leaning towards this prgram and I want to know it's worth my time. Also to note, the BS would only take me two years because of the prereqs I completed in my first undergrad program, comparable to the time it takes to complete an MS. Thanks for your time

[@DaveXiang]

+Dan Arrick BS in 2 years is really really fast. I would do it. Bootcamps should be resorted to if you can't get into a program like that. I don't think people understand yet the image you get when you attend a Bootcamp. The sad truth, coming from a recruiting perspective, is that Bootcamps are usually the secondary choice to a real program. 2 Calcs? That's nothing man. In a Bootcamp you will be thrown in learning how Rails works rather than learning how Data Structures work. 2 years is really short, I say go for it. Let me know how it goes! Best of luck Dan.

[@hf8056]

+Dave Xiang Thanks dog, appreciate the sage advice. Oh and one more thing, compared to a masters program, any fundamental advantages of a BS? How about your image with a masters vs bs?

[@DaveXiang]

+Dan Arrick There is less of a discrepancy in image with MS vs BS. Obviously, an MS is better. I think BS is pretty table stakes compared to other degrees. Like the different between an associates to BS, or boot camp to BS, is MUCH more significant than BS to MS in terms of "image".

[@uncleandyopa]

Anybody knows, what is the background music track?

[@itsnothing5428]

Hello brother... I had to choose mechanical engineering with a lot of pressure and lack of interest.. since I was interested in Computer science n still I do... so I decided to prepare the subjects of my own... can u tell me which subjects do I have to prepare to gain knowledge regarding software industry?

[@meetmehta2057]

Hi, can you recommend me a book for the math you taking about here. I have looked into the web and found this title "Concrete Mathematics Textbook by Donald Knuth, Oren Patashnik, and Ronald Graham" but i dont know that dose it covers what you are saying... Thanks.

[@waqroble4687]

Madhav Mehta Not concrete but Discrete mathematics is what is needed. Get any intro to Discrete maths you can find

[@meetmehta2057]

okey thanks i take it.

[@mj_friedman]

Madhav Mehta Look up MIT OpenCourseware's Mathematics for Computer Science. Great course for that kind of math.

[@shiinamashiro2021]

they should add a new course called, INFORMATION FINDING, a courses about how to google and find information related to programming

[@CharleswoodSpudzyofficial]

Stats kick my butt big time

[@augustoliver2345]

Like your videos!

[@amrmoneer5881]

Irrelevant question: why did u put an X instead of no. 10?

[@gedeonchrison7423]

its roman 10