BIT2104 Scripting Concepts (languages)

This course introduces the student to the concepts and principles of commercial e-business and e-commerce programming. The unit explores the purposes and approaches in using scripting and mark-up languages in relation to the client-server paradigm. Basic database terminology is introduced.  The roles of server-side and client-side code together with web service strategies are examined.

Course Objectives
This course unit is meant to teach students:

• The scripting languages and what they can do
• How to use scripting languages to develop dynamic web-portals
• Build database-driven website

Expected Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course unit, students should be able to:

• Explain scripting languages and what they can do
• Use scripting languages to develop simple computer programs to perform some tasks.
• Differentiate between client-side and server-side scripting languages
• Use scripting languages to develop dynamic web-portals
• Build database-driven website