Low-Code Software Development Basics (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

This course delves into the "Implement" and "Operate" stages of the CDIO framework using Low-code/No-code (LCNC) tools. The students will complete a LCNC project including the following steps:
- Introduction to Software Development and LCNC Platforms
- Implementation with LCNC Platform
- Testing, Feedback, and Iteration

The course is implemented as follows:
- Theory: 2h contact session for 8 weeks
- Practice: 2h contact session with your own tutor
- Group work: 2h independent working
- Final event, week 50

Objective

By the end of this course, students can:

understand the role of no-code and low-code tools in design processes.
design basic solutions in NCLC platforms.
collaborate in teams on an NCLC project.
consider NCLC implementation constraints and opportunities.
evaluate their NCLC-implemented projects.
reflect on the entire process.

Content

This course delves into the "Implement" and "Operate" stages of the CDIO framework using low-code/no-code tools. The students will complete a NCLC project including the following steps:
*Introduction to Software Development and No-Code/Low-Code Platforms
*Implementation with No-Code/Low-Code Platform
*Testing, Feedback, and Iteration

Materials

Materials are distributed in the learning platform (ITS).

Teaching methods

This course consists of:
- lectures: theoretical background and demonstrating the use of various low code/ no-code frameworks and environments that can be used for example in software / game / web development.
- practice sessions: practicing the use of LCNC tools introduced in lecture
- group work: students will complete a LCNC project where they use the tools and skills learned in lectures and practice

Exam schedules

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Pedagogic approaches and sustainable development

In the course, skills are learned through exercises and practical project work.

Only electronic materials are used in the implementation.

Completion alternatives

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Student workload

The student completes tasks related to the course, with an estimated workload:
- Theory lessons: 8 x 2h = 16h
- Practical lessons: 10 x 2h = 20h
- Group work: 2 x 2h = 4h
- Final event: 4h
- Other independent/group work: approximately 90h
TOTAL: approximately 135h

Evaluation methods and criteria

The course is assessed by
- active participation and timely submission of practice tasks
- the final LCNC project outcome

Additional information about the assessment is provided in the first lecture.

Failed (0)

The student fails the course if he/she fails
- to attend enough contact sessions (lecture, practice, group work)
- to complete enough practice tasks (less than 50%)

LCNC-project contribution and result:
No active participation in the LCNC project OR there is no product to present in the final session.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Participation: Lectures and practice sessions are mostly attended at the rate greater than 75%
Weekly practice tasks: 50% - 70% are submitted in time

LCNC-project contribution and result:
Based on peer-reviews, the student is contributing less than other group members AND the project was presented in the final session.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Participation: Lectures and practice sessions are attended at the rate greater than 85%
Weekly practice tasks: 70% - 95% are submitted in time

LCNC-project contribution and result: Active contribution in project work and is at least at average level based on peer-reviews AND the project was presented in the final session.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Participation: Lectures and practice sessions are attended at the rate greater than 90%
Weekly practice tasks: at least 95% of the tasks are submitted in time

LCNC-project contribution and result:
* Active contribution in project work and is above average level based on peer-reviews AND
* The project was presented in the final session AND
* The student showed innovative ways of using LCNC tools, in addition to technical and project management skills.

Further information

ITS, email