Web and Mobile Applications I

Syllabus

1. Markup languages HTML and XHTML Fundamental principles of creating web pages using HTML and its stricter specification, XHTML. Document structure, semantic markup, and correct use of elements in modern web interfaces. 2. XML language Concept of hierarchical text-based data representation and its application in internet systems. Validation, creation of custom schemas, and the use of XML as a data-exchange format. 3. JavaScript scripting language Basics of client-side programming, DOM manipulation, and event handling. Development of interactive components and communication with server-side services. 4. AJAX programming technique Asynchronous communication between client and server without reloading the web page. Use of AJAX in modern applications and its integration with JSON and XML. 5. JSON text-data format Lightweight and efficient data format used for web APIs. Parsing, serialization, and secure handling of JSON in JavaScript applications. 6. CSS styling language Styling of web pages using selectors, cascading rules, and the box model. Development of responsive layouts and the use of contemporary styling techniques. 7. PHP scripting language Server-side programming for processing requests and generating dynamic web pages. Principles of secure coding and interaction with backend systems. 8. Database management using PHP Manipulation of SQL databases, implementation of CRUD operations, and safe execution through prepared statements. Integration using PDO or MySQLi. 9. TypeScript language Statically typed superset of JavaScript improving reliability and maintainability. Use of types, interfaces, modules, and object structures in large-scale applications. 10. Basic algorithms and data structures Principles of sorting, searching, and efficient data storage. Understanding arrays, lists, graphs, and trees for use in web development tasks. 11. Using/testing REST services – Node.js / Express Creation of server-side APIs, routing definitions, and HTTP request processing. Functional and integration testing of REST services in real environments. 12. Using/testing REST services – PostgreSQL and MongoDB Integration of REST APIs with relational (PostgreSQL) and document-based (MongoDB) databases. Data modeling, query optimization, and testing communication correctness. 13. Automated testing of applications using JavaScript frameworks Use of frameworks such as Jest, Mocha, or Cypress for automated frontend and backend testing. Verification of functionality, integration, and performance of web applications.