Server Side Programming

Code	16236
Year	2
Semester	S2
ECTS Credits	6
Workload	PL(30H)/T(30H)
Scientific area	Informatics
Entry requirements	N/A
Learning outcomes	This course unit aims to address the development of server-side web technologies applications. In terms of skills, it aims to foster in the student the sensitivity and critical awareness of specific issues in this area, namely regarding specification, design, and implementation of APIs. In terms of competencies, it is intended that the student be able to: autonomously design and implement complete server-side web solutions, select the appropriate set of technologies for the project, and work with a team in the engineering and developing software or systems aimed at the web.
Syllabus	1. Web services architecture (Endpoints, REST, SOAP) 2. Data interchange formats (JSON, XML) 3. API specification (OpenAPI) 4. API development (Node.js) 5. Data structure validation (Schemas) 6. Data storage (SQL, NoSQL) 7. Authentication mechanisms (token, oAuth) 8. Performance and Web Analytics
Main Bibliography	Luís Abreu, “HTML 5”, FCA - Editora de Informática, 2011. Alexandre Pereira , Carlos Poupa, ”Linguagens WEB”, Edições Silabo, 4a edição revista e actualizada, 2011. Eric Freeman e Elisabeth Freeman, “Head First HTML with CSS & XHTML”, O’Reilly. Chuck Musciano e Bill Kenedy, “HTML & XHTML: The Definitive Guide”, O’Reilly. Eric Meyer, “CSS: The Definitive Guide”, O’Reilly. José Braga de Vasconcelos, “Python – Algoritmia e Programação Web”, FCA - Editora de Informática, 2012. Frederico Tavares, “Desenvolvimento de Aplicações em PHP”, FCA - Editora de Informática, 2012. World Wide Web Consortium and W3 Schools resources.
Language	Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.