Web Development Platforms

Code	11118
Year	3
Semester	S1
ECTS Credits	6
Workload	PL(30H)/T(30H)
Scientific area	Informatics
Entry requirements	N/A
Mode of delivery	Face-to-face instruction.
Work placements	Not applicable.
Learning outcomes	This course unit has as objectives learn what a web content management system (CMS) is. Learn the main components of a CMS, its structure and use them. At the end of this unit the student should be able to compare the most important CMS.s. The student should be able to justify the choice of a CMS. The student should be able to know and understand the concepts in which each component of a development platform is based. The student will learn to use a web development platform and should be able to explore new platforms.
Syllabus	1 – Content management applications 2 – Content delivery applications. 3 – Web-based publishing. 4 – Format management. 5 – Revision control 6 – Indexing, search and retrieval. 7 – Build sites with the ability of tailoring the content to the user’s characteristics.
Main Bibliography	Web Content Management Systems (Wcms): High-impact Strategies - What You Need to Know: Definitions, Adoptions, Impact, Benefits, Maturity, Vendors, by Kevin Roebuck. Emereo. Pty Limited, 2011, 496 pages. Content Management Systems (Tools of the Trade) by Dave Addey, James Ellis, Phil Suh and David Thiemecke. Glasshaus, 2002. Content Management Bible, Bob Boiko. John Wiley & Sons, 2005, 1176 pages.
Language	Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.