An introduction to the software, concepts and methodologies necessary to design and implement web applications. Students will design and construct web applications utilizing remote servers on multiple platforms. Projects will be used to enable the students to apply the principles and techniques presented in class.
Prerequisites:
CSE 278
Required topics:
Introduction/Overview
Web
HTML
CSS
Bootstrap / Foundation
Responsive designs
ADA issues
Server Side
Introduction to scripting languages such as PHP and .NET or Tomcat
Database-driven sites
Handling forms
Sessions
Authentication
MVC design pattern
Templating
JavaScript
DOM manipulation
Event handling
Form handling
jQuery
AJAX Applications
Frameworks
Such as AngluarJS / Backbone / Ember
Bootstrap
Security
Authentication
Safely handling sessions
Safely handling data provided by users
HTTPS and mixed HTTP/HTTPS issues
Exams/Presentations
Learning Outcomes:
Describe technologies used to implement web applications
Describe the nature of the web applications, frameworks and their various architectures including the role of the client (JavaScript programs) and backend servers
Describe and utilize web protocols of HTML, HTTP/SPDY (2.0), CSS, JSON, XML
Create modern web applications using responsive design technologies that include well designed HTML, CSS, JavaScript and AJAX calls
Describe and use JavaScript programming to create web applications
Create interactive web applications using forms and other user input methods to gather and present data in interactive settings
Implement web applications utilizing contemporary technologies and tools
Implement web applications using AJAX and related back end server support
Develop responsive design-driven programs
Describe concepts related to using databases, both relational and non-relational
Use concepts of MVC and templating in the creation of web applications
Describe and create programs that utilize proper error and security procedures as related to web applications
Describe and implement common error handling conditions as they relate to networked programming
Describe security handling conditions that must be tested and handled by programs
Describe security concerns relating to communication protocols such as HTTPS including strengths and weaknesses. Students will be able to implement and test situations using https
Implement programs that properly catch, handle and recover from errors
Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering
