This module will address:
- Creation of web applications
- Creation of relational databases (SQL Server)
- Current Microsoft server side languages (ASP.NET) including database connectivity
- Introduction to N-Tier architecture for web applications
- Good practice for creation of web applications
- Use of rich interfaces (Silverlight) for web applications
- Introduction to cloud computing (Azure and alternative solutions)

The lecture will support the two lab sessions. The lab sessions will support the underlying knowledge and skills required to complete the module, and will be facilitated with booklets, course texts, and the internet. Within the lab sessions students will study scripting languages, investigate design approaches, follow methods, and look into cycles of implementation and testing. Group discussions will also take place in these sessions.
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Assignment (100%)
The assignment will be to design and create a web application using appropriate methods. The report will support the application.
(Learning Outcomes 1-3)

Prior study of CE00829-4 Introduction To Web Development or equivalent.

Only available to students on HNC/HND and Foundation Degrees.

Directed reading will be given in lectures. Recommended background reading is as follows:

Walther S (2008) ASP.NET 3.5 Unleashed, Sams, (2008) ISBN-10: 0672330113

Spaanjaars I (2008) Beginning ASP.NET 3.5: In C# and VB (Programmer to Programmer), John Wiley & Sons, (2008) ISBN-10: 047018759X

Visual Studio
Database server - SQL Server
Microsoft Expression Studio