Server Side Web Programming

Unit Number: NW13

Programme Value: 30 Credits

Offered Under: Certificate and Diploma in Web Development


Overview

Availability of server side programming languages provides a flexible and versatile environment for web site designers and developers. Acquiring the ability to utilise the core functionality of this technology is highly advantageous for web developers needing to author and deploy dynamic web applications.

This unit introduces the important concepts and skills involved in the authoring and deployment of web applications built using server side technologies.

Key Unit Areas

  • How does a typical web server programming application work
  • Understanding the web server programming environment
  • Language specific programming constructs
  • Server side HTML form processing
  • Extended server-side functionality
  • Building server-side web applications

Unit Support

This unit is supported by the Netskills workshop PHP: Primed and Ready

Required evidence

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