Eng Scalable & Reliable Software Project (G6101)
Engineering Scalable and Reliable Software Project
Module G6101
Module details for 2026/27.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module learning outcomes
Devise and implement a comprehensive monitoring and observability strategy to systematically analyse a system's operational health, enabling data-driven decisions for its long-term evolution.
Propose, justify, and implement architectural and operational improvements to systematically and creatively deal with complex issues of scalability, fault tolerance, and performance under load.
Critically evaluate, design, and implement automated processes for continuous delivery and operational management, thereby improving the velocity and safety of the software's evolution.
Demonstrate self-direction and originality by acting autonomously to direct a project team, making critical technical and strategic decisions to manage the entire lifecycle of a production-grade software system.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Group written submission | A2 Week 1 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Laboratory | 2 hours | 101010101010 |
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