Internet Middleware Design and Implementation

Catalog description

This course provides students with an introduction to the design and implementation of Internet middleware application programming interfaces (APIs) and services. Topics include the blending of interactive and dynamic content from multiple servers and services utilizing data from heterogeneous sources, with a strong design focus on the needs of client software and human users which will utilize those services. Provides a practical and theoretical basis for the design and implementation of APIs and middleware, and for the design and development of custom servers and services built on top of existing frameworks (such as Apache/PHP). Emphasis is placed on fundamentals, concepts and standards. Exercises, programming, and projects are required.