CST438 Software Engineering: Module IV

 

 Module 4: Takeaways from Software Engineering at Google

One of my biggest takeaways is the importance of testing and how integrating tests into the development process reduces the time spent debugging issues later on. Having contributed to an open-source project—where test coverage is required for any changes—I’ve seen firsthand how tests provide maintainers with confidence that new code won’t introduce unexpected behavior when merged into the main branch.

Another valuable insight was Google’s highly structured approach to code reviews. Their emphasis on reducing technical debt and writing code that stands the test of time has challenged me to shift my mindset. Rather than simply aiming to “make it work,” I’m now more aware of building software that is composable, maintainable, and built to last.