FAQ

Is this a programming course?

Programming is necessary, but the main subject is the engineering of software: requirements, design, collaboration, quality, testing, process, delivery, and evolution.

Which programming language should the project use?

Use the language or framework specified for the semester. If teams may choose, prefer a stack the team can test automatically and run reproducibly.

Do diagrams need to be perfect UML?

Use UML accurately when the assignment requires UML. In design discussions, a clear lightweight diagram is often more valuable than a visually complex diagram with ambiguous meaning.

How much documentation is enough?

Document decisions that future developers would otherwise have to rediscover. Avoid both extremes: undocumented systems and documents that merely repeat the source code.

Is code coverage a grade for correctness?

No. Coverage indicates which code executed during tests; it does not prove that assertions were meaningful or that important behaviors were tested.

Can AI generate my project?

The course assesses engineering understanding and evidence. Any permitted AI-generated contribution still needs review, testing, integration, explanation, and accountability.