COMP 2404: Introduction to Software Engineering

Focuses on large-scale software development and object-oriented design using modern C++. Emphasizes memory safety, RAII, pointers and references, object lifecycle management, templates, the standard template library (STL), and design patterns.

• Fundamental programming constructs: variable typing, conditional logic, iterative loops, and modular functions in COMP 2404
• Memory models and data representations: arrays, string parsing, reference passing, and scope resolution
• Introduction to algorithmic thinking: linear/binary search, basic sorting algorithms, and recursive problem decomposition
• Software development practices: debugging methodologies, unit test assertions, and structured coding style in Introduction to Software Engineering