Cambridge Advanced National (AAQ) in Computing: Application Development Student Book

Flexible resources matched to Cambridge OCR's specification. Support the development of essential skills and knowledge.

Chris Charles (Author), David Corbett (Author), Jen Gainsford (Author)

9781009817134, Cambridge University Press & Assessment

Paperback / softback, published 22 May 2025

254 pages
27.4 x 21.9 x 1.1 cm, 0.63 kg

This printed student book offers comprehensive coverage of the mandatory units for the Cambridge Advanced National in Computing: Application Development (Certificate and Extended Certificate). Endorsed for Cambridge OCR's qualification and mapped to their specification, the book is designed to support students' learning of key concepts and information, while providing teachers with guidance on the depth of content they're required to teach. With features such as practice questions and contextual examples highlighting how concepts can be applied in the real-world, the book will engage students and help them build the skills and confidence needed to succeed in the qualification and beyond.

Acknowledgements
Introduction
About the authors
How to use this book
Unit F160: Fundamentals of application development
TA1: Types of software used in application design
TA2: Software development models
TA3: Planning application development projects
TA4: Application design scoping
TA5: Human computer interface and interaction
TA6: Job roles and skills
Unit F161: Developing application software
TA1: Application software considerations
TA2: Data and flow in application software
TA3: API and protocols
TA4: Application software security
TA5: Operational considerations
TA6: Legal considerations
Unit F162: Designing and communicating UX/UI solutions
TA1: Principles of UX and UI design
TA2: Plan UX/UI solutions
TA3: Design UX/UI solutions
TA4: Communicate UX/UI solutions
TA5: Review and improve UX/UI solutions
Glossary
Index

Subject Areas: Educational: Vocational subjects [YQY]