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Software Development and Design

1.0 Software Development and Design

▸ What is Software Development?

▸ Introduction to Software Design Principles

▸ Software Development vs Software Design: What's the Difference?

▸ How to Start with Software Development for Networking

▸ Common Mistakes in Software Design and How to Avoid Them

1.1 Compare data formats (XML, JSON, and YAML)

▸ Understanding XML: Basics for Beginners

▸ YAML Simplified: A Guide for Beginners

▸ XML vs JSON: Which to Use?

▸ Common Mistakes with YAML and How to Avoid Them

▸ What is JSON and Why is it Popular?

1.2 Describe parsing of common data format (XML, JSON, and YAML) to Python data structures

▸ How to Parse JSON to Python for Beginners

▸ Parsing XML with Python: A Beginner’s Guide

▸ Understanding YAML and Its Conversion to Python

▸ Common Mistakes When Parsing Data Formats in Python

1.3 Describe the concepts of test-driven development

▸ What is Test-Driven Development?

▸ Benefits of Test-Driven Development for New Developers

▸ How to Implement Test-Driven Development

▸ Common Mistakes in Test-Driven Development

1.4 Compare software development methods (agile, lean, and waterfall)

▸ What is Agile Methodology in Software Development?

▸ Getting Started with Lean Software Development

▸ Understanding the Waterfall Model in Software Development

▸ Agile vs Lean vs Waterfall: Which Method is Best for Your Project?

1.5 Explain the benefits of organizing code into methods / functions, classes, and modules

▸ Why Organizing Code is Essential for Beginners

▸ Methods vs Functions in Network Automation

▸ How to Organize Code Using Classes

⌛ Understanding Code Modules for Automation · Coming 9 November 2026

1.6 Explain the advantages of common design patterns (MVC and Observer)

▸ What Are MVC and Observer Design Patterns?

▸ Advantages of Using MVC in Network Automation

▸ Observer Pattern in Automation: Benefits and Use Cases

▸ Comparing MVC and Observer in Automation Projects

1.7 Explain the advantages of version control

▸ What is Version Control and Why is it Important?

▸ How Version Control Systems Improve Team Collaboration

▸ Top Advantages of Using Version Control in Projects

⌛ Getting Started with Version Control: A Beginner's Guide · Coming 16 November 2026

1.8 Utilize common version control operations with Git

▸ What is Git and Why You Need It for Version Control

1.8.a Clone — Utilize common version control operations with Git

▸ How to Clone a Repository in Git

1.8.b Add/remove — Utilize common version control operations with Git

▸ Adding and Removing Files in Git: A Beginner's Guide

1.8.c Commit — Utilize common version control operations with Git

⌛ Committing Changes in Git Explained Simply · Coming 23 November 2026

1.8.d Push / pull — Utilize common version control operations with Git

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1.8.e Branch — Utilize common version control operations with Git

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1.8.f Merge and handling conflicts — Utilize common version control operations with Git

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1.8.g diff — Utilize common version control operations with Git

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Understanding and Using APIs

2.0 Understanding and Using APIs

▸ What is an API and How Does it Work?

▸ Real-World Examples of APIs in Networking

▸ How to Use APIs for Network Automation

2.1 Construct a REST API request to accomplish a task given API documentation

▸ What is a REST API and How Does it Work?

▸ How to Read and Use API Documentation for Beginners

▸ Step-by-Step Guide: Constructing Your First REST API Request

2.2 Describe common usage patterns related to webhooks

▸ What is an API and How Does it Work?

▸ Webhooks Explained: How They Work in Simple Terms

▸ Practical Examples of Using Webhooks in Networking

2.3 Describe the constraints when consuming APIs

▸ Common Constraints When Using APIs

▸ What Are APIs and How Do They Work?

▸ Why APIs Have Rate Limits and How They Affect You

2.4 Explain common HTTP response codes associated with REST APIs

▸ What Are HTTP Response Codes in REST APIs?

⌛ Understanding Common HTTP Response Codes · Coming 26 October 2026

⌛ How to Interpret HTTP Response Codes in REST APIs · Coming 2 November 2026

2.5 Troubleshoot a problem given the HTTP response code, request and API documentation

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2.6 Interpret the parts of an HTTP response (response code, headers, body)

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2.7 Utilize common API authentication mechanisms: basic, custom token, and API keys

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2.8 Compare common API styles (REST, RPC, synchronous, and asynchronous)

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2.9 Construct a Python script that calls a REST API using the requests library

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Last updated 24 October 2026