Software Development and Your Role in It

In this assignment, you will articulate the roles played by team members in a software development project. You will explain how the Java programming language and development environment enable you to perform your role as a software programmer/developer in a development project.

Please refer to the studies in this unit to learn about the software development process and the roles played in a typical software development project. You may wish to reference these resources in your assignment.

Follow these steps to complete this assignment:

1. Research the software development process and the roles played by the development team members in software development projects.
   • Create a document named “U1A1_SWRoles.docx” of 2–3 pages in which you:
     1. Describe the software development process and its phases.
     2. Explain at least four of the roles played by team members in a software development project and examine their corresponding responsibilities. The four roles must include the role of the software developer/programmer.
     3. As an aspiring Java programmer, articulate how the Java programming language and the Java development environment enable you to perform the role of a Java developer in a software development project.

Your document should follow APA style and guidelines, including proper spelling and grammar. See the APA Module linked in the Resources for more information.

Deliverables

Submit your paper as Word document saved as: “U1A1_SWRoles.doc.”

Your assignment will be scored on the following criteria:

1. Describe the software development process and its phases.
2. Explain roles and responsibilities of the developer/programmer teams.
3. Articulate how the programming language and development environment enable the role of a developer/programmer.
4. Communicates efficiently, effectively, and in an appropriate manner as an IT professional.

Resources

Use the following, linked in the Resources:

• 6 Basic Steps of Software Development.
• The Key Difference Between Developer and Architect Roles
• Team Functions and Responsibilities.
• Five Key Roles and Responsibilities for Software Development Projects Success.
• SDLC: Overview.
• Java Developer Job Description.

Resources

• Software Development and Your Role in It Scoring Guide.
• APA Module.
• 6 Basic Steps of Software Development.
• SDLC: Overview.
• The Key Difference Between Developer and Architect Roles.
• Java Developer Job Description.
• Team Functions and Responsibilities.
• Five Key Roles and Responsibilities for Software Development Projects Success.