Description:
| Aims: To enable the learner to research and apply advanced web techniques in response to specifications and requirements.
Learning Outcomes: On completion of the unit the student should be able to:
* discuss the latest developments in web-based technologies;
* understand the nature of web scripting languages and how they can work together;
* understand the nature of and differences between the wide variety of web platforms (Mobile phone, PDA, TV, intranet, extranets etc.) and to specify technologies as appropriate;
* evaluate security measures applied to websites;
* design, build and manage a sophisticated website;
* understand business requirements in terms of HCI, branding issues, IPR, copyright.
Skills: Intellectual: (T and A) Develop knowledge of advanced web technologies.
Professional: (T, F and A) Understand the best use of advanced technologies in the support of business aims.
Practical: (F and A) Configure and build sites with advanced technologies.
Key: (F and A) Planning, problem solving, communication.
(T: Taught, F: Facilitated, A: Assessed).
Content: * web scripting languages - HTML, JavaScript, PHP or equivalent, XML. The combination of scripting languages to provide interactive sites though initiatives such as Asynchronous JavaScript and XML (AJAX);
* producing sites for a variety of platforms from mobile phones to desktops. Issues stemming from the differences;
* security - the need for and the application of access control, authentication and encryption including https, SSL, digital certificates and digital signatures;
* business issues in providing effective websites - HCI, branding, IPR, copyright, etc. Use of tools such as Google's Adwords and AdSense for marketing sites. Logs and traffic analysis. Search engine ranking;
* managing websites - configuring and administering, file structures, permissions, setting up for cgi scripts, php, MySQL, ftp, telnet or equivalent technologies.
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