Can graduating students design software systems?

ABSTRACT

This paper examines software designs produced by students nearing completion of their Computer Science degrees. The results of this multi-national, multi institutional experiment present some interesting implications for educators.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  K. Computing Milieux
  K.3 COMPUTERS AND EDUCATION
      K.3.2 Computer and Information Science Education

Additional Classification:
  D. Software
  D.2 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
        D.2.11 Software Architectures

General Terms:
Experimentation, Measurement

Keywords:
design, software engineering, student performance