Web Programming Fundamentals

Overview

Developing and authoring dynamic web applications requires a sound understanding of the fundamentals of programming. Having picked up the skills required to present web content using HTML and CSS, many developers find the move towards incorporating programming technologies within their web sites more challenging.

This unit will introduce the core web programming concepts and languages used to add dynamic functionality to web sites.

Key Unit Areas

• Introduction to web programming languages and environments (e.g. JavaScript, PHP, Java, ASP etc.)
• Core programming fundamentals (variables, loops, conditionals etc.)
• Practical programming to build web applications
• Designing and planning web applications
• Selecting suitable programming technologies for web development projects
• Script repositories - the pitfalls (and benefits) of using someone else's code

Unit Support

This unit is supported by the Netskills workshop Programming for Web Developers

Required evidence

Candidates will be required to submit a short practical assessment to demonstrate that they have met the outcomes for this unit.

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