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Software Engineering Fundamentals

I'll give you the exact skills you need to be a qualified software engineer.

Master the core skills that make everything else easier. Even if you're brand new to coding. 

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  2. Beginner Fundamentals (50 complete lessons)
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Why Fundamentals? 

There are a lot of things you need to know as a software engineer. How does a good software engineer keep up on everything? They start by building a rock solid foundation of knowledge and skills that makes learning everything else easier. 

This course is the foundation for everything software engineering! Consider this: If you want to build a large building, you first need to build a rock solid foundation. The stronger the foundation, the better the building. 

Software Engineering Fundamentals guides you through every major topic you should know to be an effective developer. You'll learn all the lingo, how to build projects, and how to conquer any challenge thrown at you. By the end of this course series, you'll have the skills necessary to succeed as a software engineer. 

Follow along with Concepts and Hands-on

Understand the what, how, and WHY of everything we do.

Unsure of how to get Started? Look no Further!

You may be overwhelmed with what path to take in software. You're struggling, wasting time, or going in circles. You're not seeing the results of your labor and you're ready to make a change.

Without a guide, you may stay on this hopeless path forever.

That's why I've given you everything you need - The exact steps nicely packaged. 

These lessons contain the MOST IMPORTANT TOPICS to start out with what I've picked up over my 10+ years in tech.

I’m confident that if you follow the plan and curriculum I provide, you will achieve your goal. 

You will have a completely new mindset and approach to solving problems and coding. 

The path is laid out right in front of you—all you have to do is commit. Will you commit and follow through?

Consider this your computer science degree in a nutshell.

 

  • Foundational theory of computing
  • Most important computer hardware
  • Types of programming languages and software
  • Number Systems
  • Building resilient and secure software 
  • How to use the terminal and the most important commands
  • How to set up your editor for efficient development
  • How to start writing code and manage it all with version control (Git and GitHub)
  • Markdown and software documentation
  • Building and deploying your first portfolio site
  • How to code. From "hello world" to intermediate software engineer.
  • Databases and web development fundamentals
  • Building and deploying projects and the software development life cycle. 
  • API design
  • Automated testing
  • JavaScript & TypeScript
  • Database topics - SQL & NoSQL
  • Building a full frontend
  • Docker
  • Rust
  • Go
  • Protobufs
  • Parallel programming
  • Web sockets
  • BONUS projects
  • Capstone project
  • And more...

Let's explore each level

Level 1

Beginner Fundamentals

Level 2

Intermediate Fundamentals

Level 3

Advanced Fundamentals

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Beginner Fundamentals

 Start with Concepts

  • In my classic style we go over all important concepts and theory with dedicated lessons on a chalkboard. Keepin' it old school
  • Understand the exact ideas behind what we are are learning and building. No more having to blindly trust the process
  • Learn many computer science principles and how to write  write scalable, secure, clean code

 

Master Computer Science Principles

  • Learn all the beginner and intermediate topics of programming
  • Use the most important Unix / Linux commands needed as a software engineer
  • Level up your understanding of things like Bash scripting, control flow, OOP, libraries, IO, and working with SQL. 
  • Build a CLI application to manage a reading list all stored in an SQL database.

 

Build Your First Web Apps 

  • Learn how to approach building projects
  • Understand version control with Git and GitHub
  • Learn how the internet works
  • Learn how to manage data in a database
  • Handle user data and form submissions avoiding the most important security concerns
  • Deploy your web app automatically with any code change

Build and deploy a Markdown Portfolio

  • Learn how to render static web pages from Markdown and host your site online
  • Grab the attention of recruiters
  • Easily organize your goals, projects and achievements 
  • Link to other projects built in this course and future courses
  • No more blending in with the rest of the industry
  • Use my template I've used to stand out.  Set up to help you build an expert-level reputation around your work

Intermediate Fundamentals

 

Intermediate Software Engineering  Fundamentals continues where we left off in beginner fundamentals. 

I created this course to take you from someone who knows the basics of code with some practice to someone who can build real world applications and thrive in modern software. 

We still focus on fundamental ideas, but explore more advanced concepts and topics that give you a stronger skillset and prepare you for more difficult roles.

  • Build dedicated frontends for your backend services
  • Learn applied JavaScript and TypeScript
  • Understand proper API design and architecture
  • Build the skills needed to spec out projects, converting business ideas in to code
  • Properly spec out interfaces and documentation needed to produce maintainable APIs 
  • Learn to model and work with data in databases
  • Follow along with larger projects
  • Test your skills with a self-paced project assignment
  • Discover what it takes to be be a mid-level software engineer

Advanced Fundamentals

 

Advanced Software Engineering  Fundamentals is designed to stretch your abilities and push you in to new levels of skill. 

I created this course to go deep and explore advanced topics. I'll teach you how to create advanced apps in a multiple programming languages.  By the end of this course you'll have have multiple programming languages under your belt and be exposed to multiple programming paradigms.

I still consider this course as fundamental knowledge, but we will go outside of the bounds of what is typically covered in a beginner course, striving for excellence and a more thorough foundation. 

  • Explore both the Rust Programming language and Go
  • Hands on practice with multithreading and parallel computing
  • Understand virtualization with Docker 
  • Orchestrate containers with Docker Compose
  • Build real-time apps with WebSockets
  • Learn to compile apps to WASM
  • Build efficient apps that run in the browser with WebAssembly
  • Understand state management for complex applications

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Engage your mind not only through video, but with detailed eBooks containing code, resources, and explanations. Lessons are organized nicely by video for you to follow along and use as a reference.

"As a self taught developer I’m always searching for videos on various topics. It’s difficult to find good teachers though. That’s why I was super happy to have stumbled on Caleb. He breaks down topics in a very digestible and engaging way and I owe a lot where I am today to his videos."

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This course is for you if:

 
  • You're tired of feeling that you're missing some core knowledge
  • You feel your learning speed is slower than it should be because you don't have a solid foundation
  • You're new to programming and want to get started
  • You already a developer who wants to fill in any gaps
  • You learn best with clear roadmaps and step by step guidance.
  • You want to master the foundations needed for intermediate and advanced software engineering roles 
  • You need a shortcut to starting / advancing your software engineering career

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What Others Have to Say

Tanea Buiucli

When learning about databases, Caleb’s tutorials were the most simply-put and well-explained. He was coming up with examples in real time, which also showed his thought process. Caleb helped me visualize the material which allowed me to understand the new concepts faster. Best of all, I’ve used what I’ve learned from Caleb to land a job as a software developer 🙂

Daniel Armaganian

Caleb’s content has been a game changer for my career. Since discovering his work, I’ve gone deeper into my studies of programming languages and software development, eventually leading me to pursue a degree in software engineering. Now, as a software engineer, I can confidently say that Caleb played a significant role in my professional achievements.

Liz Ruiz

I've been studying software development as a full time x-ray tech. Caleb has guided me through this major career change and has helped me make massive progress with limited time. I highly recommend any of Caleb's courses if you wish to make the jump to code. Caleb simplifies hard to understand concepts and makes them easy to understand and learn!

Argelio Rodriguez

I’m really grateful for Caleb. Thanks to his C++ tutorials, I was able to get an internship in my first year of college.

I look forward to more lessons from him 💪 

Clifford Fajardo

Caleb's SQL videos were helpful when I was learning about database design.

In fact, his videos still prove useful almost 5 years later after I first saw them as refreshers.

Drea Estefania

Caleb’s simple explanations helped me improve my understanding of code. As a marketer working in a high tech field, understanding software development helps me perform better. I’d recommend him for anyone wanting to learn.

Martina Rodic

Caleb’s content was the very first step in my C++ learning journey. I'm currently making my first game using C++ and Unreal Engine, and I'm still learning C++ daily! Caleb has an interesting way of explaining concepts and connecting them to real-world situations, making learning so much easier. You’ll love his C++ lessons. He slowly explained the lessons step by step, in a good sequence, making learning easier and more interesting.

Kyle Talley

My coding journey began when I signed up for a CS1 class at my local community college. Searching for C++ courses on YouTube, I found Caleb’s course and was immediately hooked. His approach to teaching made learning simple and enjoyable, sparking my passion for coding. I continue to watch his videos to this day, and I can honestly say that without Caleb’s guidance, I might not be coding today, more than five years later.

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Caleb’s courses have been with me since the beginning of my journey in tech. Caleb has a special charm, making the most difficult concepts easy to understand. Caleb shows passion and a deep understanding for his craft, motivating and inspiring his viewers to become interpretive problem-solvers. I’ve really benefited from gaining his perspective anytime I feel stuck learning something new. I highly recommend any of his courses and content!

Course Outline

Beginner Fundamentals

Intermediate Fundamentals

Advanced Fundamentals

Hi, My name is Caleb Curry

When I started my career in software there was so much I didn't know. I had no clue what to study, what to expect, or how to actually get better. 

I wish I had someone to help me layout the path to success. 
 
Understanding the technology was only part of the battle. The hard part was staying disciplined, knowing what to study, and maintaining confidence.
 
Now, over 10 years later, I am still obsessed with software development and love learning new tech, but I've learned from everything I was doing wrong. 
 
I've made it my mission to be the guide for those who are in the same shoes I was in. It doesn't matter where you are from, your age, or how much experience you have. I believe anyone can learn code and better their lives. 
 

 

I knew a career in software could be good, but at first I did not yet understand the full potential. I had no idea I would be able to:
 
✅  Work remotely (I didn't want to move),
 
✅  Work on tech that interested me (I assumed I'd be stuck working on ancient software maintenance),
 
✅  Define my own schedule and style of working,
 
✅  Get better at coding causing me to enjoy it more (most people don't enjoy being bad at things),
 
✅  Make $100-200K+ yearly doing what I loved.
 

Everyone is different in what they seek in life, but I think we can all agree that a career that offers fulfilling work, high pay, and flexibility is a major win (and it's completely achievable). 

What I'm Known For 

I've taught millions to code through YouTube (600K+ subs, 50 million views). I've covered C++, Rust, Python, full stack web development, databases, and much more.

Achievements unlocked:
  • Personally Landed multiple offers in tech and software engineering. Latest offer was for $240K/yr ($180K base). 100% remote! (Yes, they still exist),
  • Co-founded a tech company supporting thousands of users all over the world,
  • Collaborated with top course publishers (Pearson, CourseCareers),
  • Have worked with leading tech companies (IBM, Oracle, MongoDB),
  • Speaker for conferences and universities,
  • Created the best course on the internet (let me prove it 😉) .

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