4. Development Methods

Label	KSAC Description		Bloom's Taxonomy Level	Cross-Cutting
a	Trace the execution of a variety of code segments and write summaries of their computations.	knowledge	2
b	Explain why the creation of program components with minimal defects is important in the production of high-quality software.	knowledge	1
c	Describe the factors that influence performance in a production environment (load, resource intensive tasks, dependencies on external interfaces).	knowledge	2
d	Conduct a personal code review (focused on common coding errors) on a program component using a provided checklist.	skill	3
e	Contribute to a small-team code review focused on component correctness.	skill	3
f	Describe how a contract can be used to specify the behavior of a program component.	knowledge	2
g	Refactor a program by identifying opportunities to apply procedural abstraction.	skill	2
h	Apply a variety of strategies to the testing and debugging of simple programs.	ability	4
i	Construct and debug programs using the standard libraries available within a chosen programming language.	skill	4
j	Analyze the extent to which another programmer’s code meets documentation and programming style standards.	skill	4
k	Apply consistent documentation and program style standards that contribute to the readability and maintainability of software.	skill	3