Comprehensive Guide to Web Systems and Technologies

PREFACE

Welcome to the instructional material focused on the comprehensive design and development
of Web pages and Web sites. This course is designed to equip students with essential skills
in user-interface design and scripting using diverse open-source web technologies.
This consists of fundamental topics such as the HTML (Hypertext Markup Language), XTHML
(Extensible Hypertext Markup Language), XML (Extensible Markup Language), CSS
(Cascading Style Sheets), JavaScript, and PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor). These topics are
essential in web development, enabling students to design interactive and visually appealing
web interfaces.

In addition to mastering client-side technologies like HTML and client-side programming,
students will also learn to create and validate documents dynamically, generate content
programmatically, and seamlessly integrate digital libraries with multimedia content.
Moreover, this material will guide students in setting up web servers securely to support robust
server-side processing. Students will learn to identify and address common server-side
configuration issues that impact security, ensuring that web applications are resilient against
potential threats.

Students will possess the both knowledge and practical skills needed to design, develop, and
deploy modern web applications effectively. Whether for a beginner or looking to advance
skills, this material offers a structured approach to mastering essential web technologies and
practices. Students will embark on an enriching journey into the world of web development.