Software Studio
MIT's Software Studio covers the design and implementation of medium-scale software systems using web applications as the working platform. Students learn to structure a web application, write modular code, and apply conceptual design principles aimed at clarity, simplicity, and modularity. The syllabus also brings in functional programming, relational databases, and security, connecting theory to the practical choices that shape a working system. Course materials on MIT OpenCourseWare include lecture notes, assignments, and project specifications used in the original MIT class, offered through the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science department. There is no instructor interaction or certificate, but the full set of materials is free to access and self-paced, suited to students who already have some programming background and want to practice building and structuring a real application from scratch.