Web Development I: Java Script and CGI Script

Catalog description

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Web development using scripting languages currently used in industry. Both client side and server side development are discussed. The languages currently used in industry are JavaScript for client side development and CGI Scripts using Perl for server side development. Java Scripts: Topics include overview of JavaScript language, embedding JavaScript code in the HTML page, events, multimedia, client side form data validation, and dynamic HTML. Students will be writing several practical Java Scripts. CGI Scripts using Perl: Topics include Perl language overview, basic CGI concepts, how data is transmitted between a client and a web server, processing of data forms, and database connectivity. Students will be writing several practical CGI scripts.