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Backward Compatibility in Software Development

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Overview

In this course, you will learn the art of extending software functionalities without disrupting the existing system or breaking backward compatibility. This course is ideal for software developers seeking to expand their expertise in maintaining project stability, compatibility, and performance, while effectively adding new features.

Syllabus

  • Lesson 1: Maintaining Backward Compatibility with Versioning in Python
    • Enhancing Weather Information System for Comprehensive Daily Summaries
    • Implementing Advanced Item Addition in a Shopping Cart with Discount Support
    • Enhancing Logger Class for Severity Level Logging
    • Implementing Versioned File Reading for Text and JSON Files
  • Lesson 2: Understanding Method Overloading for Backward Compatibility in Python
    • Enhancing Task Prioritization in TaskManager with Urgency Flag
    • Enhancing BeverageCreator: Adding Special Instructions and Snack Options
    • Enhancing Financial Reporting with Comparative Analysis
    • Enhancing Logging with Structured Data and Backward Compatibility
    • Enhancing a Logging System with Method Overloading
  • Lesson 3: Polymorphic Magic: Adding New Features with Backward Compatibility in Python
    • Enhancing MediaPlayer for Backward Compatible Audio Support
    • Implementing PromotionalProduct Subclass in Marketplace Software
    • Enhancing AlarmClock with Polymorphism
    • Enhancing Media Library Management with Polymorphism
  • Lesson 4: Facilitating Seamless Evolution: Applying Facade and Adapter Patterns for Backward Compatibility
    • Integrating New Payment Methods with Facade Pattern
    • Implementing SMS Notification Support using the Adapter Pattern
    • Implementing a Smart Home Facade for Simplified Device Control
    • Integrating Video Filter Features with Adapter Pattern
  • Lesson 5: Evolving Code: Adding Features with Backward Compatibility in Python
    • Enhancing Printer Class for HTML and JSON Content Support
    • Integrating New Weather Data Provider with Backward Compatibility
    • Enhancing a Configuration Parser with Type Sensitivity
    • Enhancing Notification Service with Polymorphism for Backward Compatibility

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