Web Programming in the Cloud

Abstract

This subject provides students with an in-depth study of the issues surrounding the development of Web applications and programming in a public Cloud environment. It will examine the basic Cloud infrastructure foundations and development requirements for developing Web applications. Cloud native application design will be examined in detail together with the requirements for migration of monolithic applications. The role of the Cloud Edge will be considered for use with Cloud native programming and development. The subject will provide students with design and development experience in Web programming and will include practical sections where students will build applications that will attempt to solve business problems using a public Cloud.

Syllabus

Introduction to public Cloud infrastructureInstalling a standard Web stack on Cloud infrastructureBackend Web developmentCloud native developmentUsing the Cloud Edge and serverless computingDesign and development of Web and Cloud native applications

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to explain the basic infrastructure and development foundations of public Cloud systems;

be able to explain the requirements for Cloud native applications and development;

be able to critically analyse a proposed Web development proposal for design and development as a Cloud native application;

be able to design and develop a Web application for either a standard Web environment or a Cloud Edge environment; and

be able to deploy and run a Web application in either a standard Web environment or a Cloud Edge environment.

Assumed knowledge

It is assumed that students have completed ITC106 and ITC293, or content similar

Enrolment restrictions

Available to undergraduate students only.