At the Hasso Plattner Institute in Potsdam, Germany, a unique computer science education approach emphasizes practical and engineering-oriented learning through real-world software development challenges. Researchers Arian Treffer and Christoph Matthies encourage students in the "Software Engineering II" course to embrace mistakes, assess their software development process, and collaborate within teams to deliver optimal results. Students participate in a project where they develop a single system in small teams, utilizing open-source practices and engaging with continuous integration tools like Professor CI on GitHub. The course also challenges students to gather and manage requirements from a simulated customer, honing their skills in communication, negotiation, and problem-solving. Reflection exercises such as the Sailboat activity help students analyze their teamwork dynamics and improve their development processes, ensuring that they leave the program well-equipped to handle real-world software engineering challenges.