252-2810-00L  Fundamentals of Web Engineering

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Abstract	Contemporary web development utilizes a technology stack that spans from back-ends to front-ends, and includes virtual server environments, document databases, back-end and front-end programming, and UI/UX design. The depth of this stack fosters separation of concern and reuse, but also amounts to a steep learning curve.
Learning objective	This course introduces both theoretical and applied aspects of web engineering. It covers: - DOM, CSS, Typescript - Fronted and backend frameworks - Client-server communication - Interaction design, visualization and narrative storytelling - Security for in the context of web engineering - Desktop applications using web development techniques
Content	The course has two main objectives: - Obtain an end-to-end (both, theoretical and practical) understanding of the foundations of web engineering. - Be able to apply these techniques in practice. While the lecture will provide the theoretical foundations for the various aspects of web engineering, the students will apply those techniques in project work that will span over the whole semester - involving different aspects of web engineering.
Lecture notes	The lecture slides are available for download on the course page.
Prerequisites / Notice	To contact us please us the following email: web-foundations@ethz.ch Students should be familiar with the basics of a programming language (C, C++, Python, Java, Javascript, Typescript). The course will not teach basics of programming.
Competencies	Subject-specific Competencies Concepts and Theories assessed Techniques and Technologies assessed Method-specific Competencies Analytical Competencies fostered Decision-making fostered Media and Digital Technologies assessed Problem-solving assessed Project Management assessed Social Competencies Communication assessed Cooperation and Teamwork assessed Personal Competencies Adaptability and Flexibility assessed Creative Thinking assessed Self-awareness and Self-reflection assessed

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Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits	5 credits
Examiners	M. El-Assady
Type	graded semester performance
Language of examination	English
Repetition	Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.
Additional information on mode of examination	Final grade: 20% exercises, 30% project presentation, 50% mandatory project work The deadline for deregistering expires at the end of the second week of the semester. Students who are still registered after that date, but do not attend the course, will officially fail it.

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Programme	Section	Type
Computer Science Bachelor	Electives	W