The first course in Software engineering is the most critical.
Essence.
This kernel, Essence, is a vocabulary for defining methods and practices.
This book is an in-depth introduction to Software engineering that uses a systematic, universal kernel to teach the essential elements of all Software engineering methods.
Education must start from an understanding of the heart of Software development, from familiar ground that is common to all Software development endeavors.
The first course in Software engineering is the most critical