What are the topics covered in TIP103?

Topics introduced are focused on practical fundamentals of software development and navigating the hiring process for tech roles including:

• Application preparation
• Behavioral and general interviewing tips
• Practical data structures
• Implementing efficient algorithms

Over the 10-weeks, the following topics will be highlighted:

• Core data structures: Hash Tables, Arrays, Linked Lists
• Complex data structures: Binary Trees, Heaps, Graphs
• Object Oriented Design/Systems Design
• Searches: Binary Search, Breadth First Search/Depth First Search
• Sorting: Merge Sort and Quick Sort
• Recursion and Combinations
• Dynamic Programming
• Backtracking
• Greedy Algorithms

The course will also include a preview of real-world software engineering roles and challenges including:

• Fireside Q&A chats and info sessions with professional engineers
• Industry coaches helping with mock interviews
• Learn what it's like in the day-to-day of different software engineering roles
• What are the common challenges faced in your first full-time software role