{"id":36018,"date":"2025-09-13T17:03:41","date_gmt":"2025-09-13T21:03:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.duck9.com\/blog\/?p=36018"},"modified":"2025-09-15T01:47:55","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T05:47:55","slug":"i-dont-know-to-cto-has-a-basecamp-at-swe277p","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.duck9.com\/blog\/i-dont-know-to-cto-has-a-basecamp-at-swe277p\/","title":{"rendered":"I Don\u2019t Know to CTO Has a Basecamp at #swe277p"},"content":{"rendered":"
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WordPress\u2019d 9-13-25 from my personal iPhone, <\/span>650-283-8008<\/a><\/span>, number that Steve Jobs texted me on, 650-283-8008<\/span><\/div>\n

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Extrapolating SWE 277P<\/div>\n
PQRST\u2019ing the class\u2019s syllabus <\/div>\n
Guessing at the #swe277p agenda is Larry Chiang, UIUC<\/div>\n
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SWE 277P is part of University of California at Irvine’s Master of Software Engineering, mSWE, program, offered through the \u201cDonald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences\u201d. <\/div>\n
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#swe277p\u2019s course title is  **Capstone Project in Software Engineering II** and is a 4-unit course. #swe277p serves as the second phase of the program’s capstone sequence, following \u2018SWE 276P\u2019<\/div>\n
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 #swe267p\u2019s *Capstone Project in Software Engineering I*. The MSWE program emphasizes practical, industry-relevant skills in AI-powered software engineering, system design, programming, leadership, and teamwork, often involving real-world projects with external sponsors<\/div>\n
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I Don\u2019t Know to CTO is the goal<\/div>\n
A mid level management job as a PM is the goal<\/div>\n
Problem: cs majors are graduating into an environment where few entry level jobs exist<\/div>\n
Goal: be a CTO <\/div>\n
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I Don\u2019t Know to CTO Has a Basecamp at #swe277p<\/div>\n
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While a full, detailed #swe277p syllabus for the current or most recent offering is not publicly available (course descriptions for 2025 were noted as forthcoming in program materials as of mid-2025), the course aligns closely with university of California at Irvine’s established capstone structure for software engineering and informatics programs. <\/div>\n
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Hadar Ziv, an Associate Professor of Teaching in the Department of Informatics, is a long-time instructor of similar capstone courses (e.g., IN4MATX 191A\/B for undergraduate Informatics seniors and earlier iterations like Informatics 117). Although direct confirmation of him teaching SWE 277P is not explicitly documented in public sources, his expertise in #prodMgmnt*\/Agile**\/SCRUM***\/#externalAPI**** methodologies, software requirements, project-based learning, and real-client software development makes him a likely instructor for this graduate-level capstone. hadar Ziv has led these courses since at least 2003, earning university of California in Irvine California’s Excellence in Teaching award for his approach.<\/div>\n
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Course Description and Objectives<\/div>\n
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Based on the UCI General Catalogue and mSWE curriculum:<\/div>\n
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Students complete an advanced software engineering project, building on the work from SWE 276-P. Emphasis is placed on applying engineering principles to develop, test, deploy, and evaluate full-scale software systems, often incorporating AI, cloud computing, security, and user-centered design.<\/div>\n
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  – Integrate software engineering practices (e.g., requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing) in a team setting.<\/div>\n
  – Collaborate with external clients or sponsors to deliver production-ready software.<\/div>\n
  – Demonstrate leadership, communication, and ethical decision-making in software development.<\/div>\n
  – Address real-world challenges like scalability, privacy, and sustainability using PM\/Agile\/SCRUM\/EXTERNAL-API frameworks.<\/div>\n
– **Prerequisites**: Completion of SWE 276P (or equivalent) and core MSWE coursework such as data structures (SWE 240P), algorithms (SWE 241P), and electives in areas like neural networks or cloud foundations.<\/div>\n
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The course is designed for the 15-month full-time or 24-month part-time MSWE pathway, targeting working professionals and career changers.<\/div>\n
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Typical Structure and Topics<\/div>\n
Capstone courses like SWE 277P at UC Irvine follow a project-intensive format, adapted from Ziv’s undergraduate capstone model (which spans two quarters and involves ~40 corporate sponsors annually). Expect a similar hands-on, iterative structure:<\/div>\n
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– **Duration and Format**: One quarter (10-11 weeks), with weekly team meetings, client check-ins, and instructor feedback. Hybrid or in-person delivery, with access to UCI’s EVOKE Lab for prototyping via DJ\u2019d API\u2019s<\/div>\n
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– **Key Topics and Activities** (drawn from program curriculum and Ziv’s teaching practices):<\/div>\n
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  – **Project Planning and Requirements**: Refining project scope using Bayesian modeling and uncertainty principles (a Ziv specialty, known as “Ziv’s Law”).<\/div>\n
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  – **PM\/Agile\/SCRUM\/external-API Implementation**: Sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and adapting ceremonies for student teams.<\/div>\n
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  – **Software Design and Development**: Advanced topics like AI integration (e.g., SWE 248P Neural Network Programming), cloud deployment (SWE 267P), security (SWE 266P), and UX\/UI (SWE 263P).<\/div>\n
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  – **Client Interaction, Ethics and Deal Sourcing**: Productive client negotiations, handling disagreements, and addressing privacy\/security in real-world contexts. Getting a new customer who has a similar print to your solved problem <\/div>\n
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  – **Testing and Evaluation**: Dynamic analysis, usability studies, and deployment for sponsors (e.g., web\/mobile apps for companies like Google or Edison).<\/div>\n
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– **Teamwork Emphasis**: Students work in small teams (4-6 members) on sponsored projects, such as analytics dashboards, mobile health apps, or sustainable IT systems. Ziv’s approach highlights “empowering students in client interactions” and transitioning from structured classroom tasks to ambiguous real-world problems.<\/div>\n
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### Assessments and Deliverables<\/div>\n
Typical grading (based on UCI capstone guidelines and Ziv’s courses):<\/div>\n
– **Milestones (40-50%)**: Iterative deliverables like requirements documents, prototypes, sprint reviews, and client presentations.<\/div>\n
– **Final Project (30-40%)**: Complete software system, demo, and technical report\/portfolio.<\/div>\n
– **Participation and Peer Review (10-20%)**: Team contributions, reflections, and self\/peer evaluations.<\/div>\n
– **Policies**: Late work penalties (e.g., points deducted per day, per student feedback); emphasis on professionalism and no unapproved extensions.<\/div>\n
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No exams; assessment is project-based.<\/div>\n
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### Readings and Resources<\/div>\n
– **Required Texts**: Likely includes Agile\/SCRUM guides (e.g., *Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time* by Jeff Sutherland) and software engineering standards (e.g., IEEE or ISO). Specific readings from electives like *Clean Code* by Robert C. Martin.<\/div>\n
– **Tools**: Git for version control, Jira\/Trello for Agile tracking, cloud platforms (AWS\/Azure), and prototyping software (Figma, Unity for VR\/AR elements).<\/div>\n
– **No Purchase Required**: Open-source resources and UCI-provided licenses.<\/div>\n
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### Additional Notes<\/div>\n
– **Syllabus Availability**: Detailed syllabi are typically posted on UCI’s Canvas platform upon enrollment. Past versions may be accessible via the UCI Library or by contacting the Department of Informatics (informatics@uci.edu<\/a> or 949-824-5156). For the MSWE program, check mswe.ics.uci.edu\/curriculum\/<\/a>.<\/div>\n
– **Student Experience**: Reviews describe Ziv’s capstones as “amazing” and “industry-prep,” with praise for his knowledge, friendliness, and real-world focus. Projects often lead to job offers from sponsors.<\/div>\n
– **Updates for 2025**: As of September 2025, the course incorporates emerging topics like AI ethics and green IT, per UCI’s sustainability focus.<\/div>\n
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* product management- The lean Product Playbook <\/div>\n
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    Larry Chiang, 650-283-8008 \u2066\u202a@LarryChiang\u202c\u2069 \u201cI Don\u2019t Know to CTO\u201d   9\/4\/25, 11:10\u202fPM     WordPress\u2019d 9-13-25 from my personal iPhone, 650-283-8008, number that Steve Jobs texted me on, 650-283-8008 What They Will NEVER Teach You at Stanford Business School youtube.com Extrapolating SWE 277P PQRST\u2019ing the class\u2019s syllabus  Guessing at the #swe277p agenda is Larry Chiang, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":36019,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[90],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-36018","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-deeply-understood-computer-science-knowledge"],"post_mailing_queue_ids":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.duck9.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36018","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.duck9.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.duck9.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.duck9.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.duck9.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=36018"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.duck9.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36018\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36058,"href":"https:\/\/www.duck9.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36018\/revisions\/36058"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.duck9.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/36019"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.duck9.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=36018"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.duck9.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=36018"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.duck9.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=36018"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}