1. Web Programming: Course Overview

2. Course Introduction Course Objective Course Design
Learn basic programming skills for Web-based information management
Become familiar with basic programming concepts
Learn the basics of Perl and CGI scripting
Acquire hands-on experience with developing CGI applications
Course Design
Lecture
Online readings
Lab
Hands-on application of lecture materials
Homework Exercises
Application and reinforcement of lecture & lab
Midterm Assignment & Final Project
Extension of lecture, lab & homework
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3. Course Policy
This class advocates an open book policy of allowing students to consult textbooks, Internet resources, and classmates when working on assignments to facilitate learning and promote collaboration.
Students are encouraged to work together in all aspects of the course (e.g., lab, homework). Seek help when needed, but make sure you can arrive at solutions on your own.
Grading
Lab Exercises (30%)
Homework Assignments (30%)
Midterm Assignment (10%)
Final Project (30%)
Participation (Extra Credit)
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4. Course Requirements Prerequisites
Technical background is not required.
Basic computer skills
Essentials (to acquire as soon as possible)
Basic Unix proficiency
Basic Unix commands
Unix Editor (pico or vi)
PuTTY
Connecting to WIDIT server
SFTP
Transferring files to WIDIT server
Basic HTML
HTML Form
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5. Why Unix? Unix is an essential building block of World Wide Web Data
CGI
CGI Programs
Internet
(HTTP)
User
(Windows/IE)
Web documents
Web Server
(Unix/Apache)
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6. Publishing Web Content
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Publishing Web Content
Web Content Creation Mode #1 (easy)
Create HTML & CGI files on the PC using Notepad.
Upload the files to the Web server using SFTP.
Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP)  Method for transferring data on the Internet
Web Content Creation Mode #2 (preferred)
Login to the Web server using SSH.
Secure SHell (SSH)  Method for connecting to computers on the Internet
Create HTML & CGI files using a Unix editor (e.g., pico, vi)
Edit
Web Server PC
Edit
Publish
Display
Display
upload to Web Server
Display
Publish
WCC Mode #1
WCC Mode #2
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7. Course Resources Homepage Required Readings Supplemental Readings
Required Readings
Lecture material and online contents
Supplemental Readings
Perl for Dummies (4th Edition), Paul Hoffman, March 2003, Hungry Minds
Online Resources
Teach Yourself Perl in 21 days
HTML Form Tags
Unix
Unix Tutorial for Beginners
Unix Commands Quick Reference
Unix Editors: vi, pico
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