South East Technological University (SETU) is a new technological university located in the southeast region of Ireland. It was established in 2021 following the merger of three existing Institutes of Technology: Waterford Institute of Technology, Institute of Technology Carlow, and Institute of Technology Kilkenny.

SETU offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields, including business, engineering, science, computing, and humanities. The university is known for its strong focus on practical, hands-on learning, with a particular emphasis on industry partnerships and work-based learning opportunities.

SETU is committed to research and innovation, with a range of research centers and institutes focusing on areas such as renewable energy, digital technologies, and health sciences. The university has a strong track record of working with industry partners on research projects, and many of its research activities have direct applications in industry and society.

SETU is also committed to internationalization, with a diverse student body and partnerships with universities and research institutions worldwide. The university offers various international programs, including study abroad programs and international research collaborations, for students who wish to gain a global perspective on their studies.

Overall, South East Technological University is a highly regarded institution in Ireland, known for its practical approach to learning, research strength, and commitment to internationalization.

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This module will address a subset of the tools and technologies required to support the development of reliable, efficient and scalable software services. The focus is on use of Agile Development methods requiring test-driven developed and regular automated software builds. The aim is to assemble a toolkit of modern tools that enable the set-up of a software development process where this structure is automated by the tools. Students taking this module should have strong object-oriented programming and design skills (e.g. be graduate of a BSc(Hons) or BEng involving significant programming experience) with a moderate understanding of computer architecture, operating systems and distributed computing. Show less

Construct applications using development methodologies.
Distinguish between various approaches to test driven development and apply these in a consistent manner.
Appraise the key tools in the modern agile tool chain coupled with the principles behind them.
Integrate effective design principles into the architecture of agile applications.
Develop a simple client/server application using standard RESTful APIs and demonstrate Test Driven Development techniques in this context.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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