CS 3500 - Introduction to Web Technologies

Covers theory and practice of major technologies involved in current web services. Topics include: installing, administering and securing a web server; http and https protocols; cgi scripts; connecting to a database; php; javascript; ajax; and css. Will include best practices in developing and securing web applications; and current attacks on web services. Practical applications will be developed in a team environment and testing for standards compliance, mobile device support, security and performance will be done.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Significant previous programming experience and a laptop.

Credits: 3 hours