{"id":63,"date":"2019-03-28T11:27:35","date_gmt":"2019-03-28T15:27:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/braude\/?page_id=63"},"modified":"2019-03-28T11:40:41","modified_gmt":"2019-03-28T15:40:41","slug":"met-cs-771-internet-based-application-development","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/braude\/courses\/met-cs-771-internet-based-application-development\/","title":{"rendered":"MET CS 771 Internet based Application Development"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last updated April 3, 2002: Last few changes are often in red<\/em><\/p>\n

Linked alphabetical index to this page:<\/p>\n

1. <\/strong>Background of the Instructor <\/strong><\/p>\n

2. <\/strong>Evaluation of Students <\/strong><\/p>\n

3. <\/strong>Forums: Past and Present <\/strong><\/p>\n

4. <\/strong>Homework Due Dates <\/strong><\/p>\n

5. <\/strong>How to Contact Dr. Braude <\/strong><\/p>\n

6. <\/strong>Introduction to the Course<\/strong><\/p>\n

7. <\/strong>Learning Objectives <\/strong><\/p>\n

8. <\/strong>Project Structure<\/strong><\/p>\n

9. <\/strong>Syllabus and Class Dates <\/strong><\/p>\n

10. <\/strong>Textbooks and Materials<\/strong><\/p>\n

11. <\/strong>Warning Concerning Plagiarism <\/strong><\/p>\n

Background: <\/strong>The network, rather than the individual computer, is rapidly becoming the application platform of choice.\u00a0 Increasingly, applications consist of software from multiple sources, executing on a variety of physical platforms, and bound together by the Internet. This course is designed to investigate the technology options for this network-based application environment.<\/p>\n

Description:<\/strong> Technology and development methods for internet-based distributed applications, including the World Wide Web platform.\u00a0 Distributed application architectures, language systems (e.g. C#, Java, JavaScript, XML).\u00a0 Distributed Java features will be exploited.\u00a0 Distributed object standards (CORBA and .NET), and net-focused development methodologies. Internet agents. Term papers investigating current literature and an application project are required. Laboratory course.<\/p>\n

Prerequisites:<\/strong> (1) 665 (Advanced Object-Oriented Programming) or 565 (Java Programming), and (2) 673 (Software Engineering) or 679 (Architecture and Design of Client-Server Systems) or equivalent experience<\/p>\n

This course is partially a “seminar”:<\/strong> There will be a significant number of independent papers and presentations by students designed to promote their own learning and that of the class.<\/p>\n

Learning Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n
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    • Understand and obtain practice with current internet-based application principles and architectures<\/li>\n
    • Understand current and impending internet-based application architectures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
      Textbook and Materials<\/strong><\/p>\n
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        • Recommended (you could do without this book): Client\/Server Programming with Java and CORBA 2nd<\/sup> Ed (1998) <\/em>by R. Orfali and D. Harkey (Wiley), second edition<\/li>\n
        • The instructor will provide notes for most of the classes<\/li>\n
        • Previous class forums, which are open for browsing<\/li>\n
        • Students will gather learning materials for their focused topics<\/li>\n
        • Additional References:\n
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          • Java Network Programming<\/em> 2nd<\/sup> Edition <\/em>by Elliotte Rusty Harold<\/li>\n
          • Assorted OMG publications (Framingham MA)<\/li>\n
          • Microsoft COM specifications<\/li>\n
          • Sun’s Java references<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
            Project Structure<\/strong><\/p>\n

            Students will be required to research at least one contemporary Internet-based Application Development (I.B.A.D.) topic, and implement an application of I.B.A.D. technology combinations that executed across the Internet. Typical topics involve combinations of: CORBA, COM, Servlets, Agents (e.g., Aglets), JavaScript client- and server-side, RMI, Python, and selected distributed Java packages.<\/p>\n

            There will be two projects during the term.\u00a0 Exact project requirements will be supplied.<\/p>\n

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            • One project will probably refer to current publications concerning architectures for Internet based applications<\/li>\n
            • the second project will be an implementation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Examples of prior projects have been posted to prior forums.\u00a0 In addition, I will give an example of an XML\/Applet\/Servlet\/RMI application that students are encouraged to take seriously as a potential paper and project.<\/p>\n

              Each project\/paper will consist of a preliminary and a final phase.\u00a0 The final submission should include a copy of the preliminary phase, showing the instructor’s comments and indicating how they are addressed in the final submission.\u00a0 Every student should expect to give a presentation, together with handouts, on every project.\u00a0 Time and class size constraints are such that possibly not every presentation will take place.<\/p>\n

              Evaluation of Students<\/strong><\/p>\n

              The semester grade will be computed from the two projects, each weighted equally.
              \nWithin each project, phase 1 will count for 1\/4, and phase 2 for 3\/4. In addition, several short homework papers will be required on a pass\/fail basis.\u00a0All submitted papers and projects must be posted to a class web site within a week of regular submission, as explained with each homework.\u00a0 Students may decline to do so, but only if they submit notice of this declination via e-mail to the instructor at the due date.<\/p>\n

              Students will be given a number of pass\/fail assignments throughout the semester.\u00a0 A \u201cPass\u201d grade is an adequate basis for any grade in the course, which depends on the paper and project: However, a grade of A or A+ may be given for a pass\/fail homework when the student has performed exceptionally and gone well beyond the requirements of the problem.<\/p>\n

              Late homework will not accepted unless there is a reason why it was impossible to perform the work.\u00a0 In that case, the written reason should be attached to the homework, which will be graded on a pass\/fail basis.<\/p>\n

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              <\/strong><\/h2>\n

              Warning concerning plagiarism<\/strong> <\/strong><\/h2>\n

              The Metropolitan College has specific guidelines defining plagiarism, and you are responsible for abiding by them.\u00a0 This section provides additional guidance.<\/p>\n

              The College has serious penalties for plagiarism, including expulsion from the degree program. Please be very careful to cite all references used so that it is very clear which parts of your submissions are your own, and which parts are quoted from someone else.\u00a0\u00a0 Simply listing references at the end of your submission is not sufficient.<\/p>\n

              e-mail, see or call me if you have any doubts. In any case, clearly acknowledge all sources in the context they are used, including code, of course. <\/strong><\/p>\n

              Syllabus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
              Wk.<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nDate<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nTopic<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

              Note: due to the rapid changes in technology, these topics and their order are subject to about 20% change<\/em> <\/em><\/td>\n

              		Chapters from Orfali & Harkey<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nProject:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

              (approximate: See \u201chomework dates due\u201d section for final dates)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

              1<\/td>\n1\/15<\/strong><\/td>\nOverview<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

              Introduction to Internet Applications and CORBA<\/em><\/strong>
              \nExplain the distributed software environment envisaged by
              \nthe Object Management Group and others. Introduce the ORB concept.<\/td>\n

              		1; supple-ments<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              2<\/td>\n1\/22<\/strong><\/td>\nMiddleware and CORBA<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

              Introduction to the CORBA \/ Java relationship<\/em><\/strong>
              \n<\/em>Show how CORBA and Java complement each other.\u00a0 Review Java features that enhance this relationship.\u00a0 Jini.<\/p>\n

              Introduction to XML and SOAP<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n

              		2;
              \nsupple-ments<\/td>\n              		Project 1-1 assigned<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              3<\/td>\n1\/29<\/strong><\/td>\nObject Request Brokers<\/em><\/strong>
              \nUnderstand the goals of distributed application development, particularly those defined by the OMG (Object Management Group). Describe the essentials of ORBs (Object Request Brokers).\u00a0 Show the code for distributed applications written in Java and using CORBA. Integrating Applets with ORBS<\/em><\/strong>
              \nShow how ORBS can be used from applets.\u00a0\u00a0 Introduce Java Beans; illustrate their importance for distributed application development.<\/td>\n              		5, 27<\/td>\nDiscuss potential projects
              \nProject 1-2 assigned<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              4<\/td>\n2\/5<\/strong><\/td>\nDynamic CORBA usage<\/em><\/strong>
              \nShow how remote objects and methods can be discovered, and methods built and applied at runtime.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Interpreted client-side languages: JavaScript<\/em><\/strong>
              \nIllustrate the positioning of JavaScript and competitor languages.<\/td>\n              		7,8<\/td>\nProject 1-1 due\u00a0 assigned
              \nStudent presentations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              5<\/td>\n2\/12<\/strong><\/td>\nComponents for the Internet <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

              Java Beans<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Review the goals of components and Beans.\u00a0 Emphasize Internet aspects.<\/td>\n

              		27-32<\/td>\nStudent presentations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              6<\/td>\n2\/26<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nC# and .NET<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Review the goals of C# and contrast with Java.\u00a0 Emphasize Internet aspects.<\/td>\n

              		supple-ments<\/td>\nStudent presentations<\/p>\n

              Project 2-1 assigned<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

              7<\/td>\n3\/11<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nNetwork programming<\/span>: with Java<\/em><\/strong>
              \nReview Java’s integral relationship with the Internet.\u00a0 Explain socket and stream programming<\/td>\n              		10; supple-ments<\/td>\nProject 1-2 due<\/p>\n

              Student presentations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

              8<\/td>\n3\/18<\/strong><\/td>\nProtocols and Data Languages<\/span>: HTTP<\/em><\/strong> , CGI and XML II<\/strong>
              \n<\/em>Understand the way many applications are done today, and the potential of XML<\/td>\n              		11; supple-ments<\/td>\nDiscuss potential projects
              \nStudent presentations Project 2-1 due\u00a0 Project 2-2 assigned<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              9<\/td>\n3\/25<\/strong><\/td>\nMiscellaneous, including JavaScript<\/span><\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/td>\nStudent presentations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              10<\/td>\n4\/2<\/strong><\/td>\nSimple Remote Invocations<\/span>: RMI <\/em><\/strong>
              \nDefine Remote method Invocation; Review the RMI package; Show the use of RMI; Review trade-offs with competing methods, including CORBA.<\/td>\n              		13; supple-ments<\/td>\nStudent presentations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              11<\/td>\n4\/9<\/strong><\/td>\nMicrosoft Middleware<\/span>: COM, ActiveX, Web Services <\/em><\/strong>Understand COM; Review Active-X; Use Active-X controls for the Internet<\/td>\n15-16; supple-ments<\/td>\nStudent presentations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              12<\/td>\n4\/16<\/strong><\/td>\nAdvanced Middleware<\/span>: .NET, CORBA Services<\/em><\/strong>
              \n<\/em>Describe common services for distributed applications, including the CORBA\u00a0 Interface Repository and Trader service.\u00a0 Review the operation of CORBA classes such as the BOA and Portable Object Adapter.\u00a0 Web services.<\/p>\n

              Metadata in CORBA and Java<\/em><\/strong>
              \n<\/em>Describe introspection in CORBA.\u00a0 Compare it with Java’s introspection.\u00a0 Explain the application of metadata.\u00a0 Review the mappings of IDL to Java.\u00a0 Define Sun’s Java-to-IDL process.<\/td>\n

              		17-18<\/p>\n

              19-22<\/td>\n

              		Student presentations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              13<\/td>\n4\/23<\/strong><\/td>\nInternet Agents<\/span><\/strong>
              \nApplications of the course’s technologies to the construction of bots, crawlers etc.<\/td>\n              		supple-ments<\/td>\nStudent presentations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              14<\/td>\n4\/30<\/strong><\/td>\nStudent projects<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nStudents present results<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

              <\/strong><\/p>\n

              Homework Due dates<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
              Number<\/strong><\/td>\nName<\/strong><\/td>\nDue date<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              1<\/td>\nMotivation<\/td>\n1\/22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              2<\/td>\nORB\/Java<\/td>\n2\/12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Project 1 Phase 1<\/td>\n<\/td>\n2\/5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              3<\/td>\nPreferably Dynamic CORBA (otherwise Applet\/ORB)<\/td>\n2\/26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Project 1 Phase 2<\/td>\n<\/td>\n3\/12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              4<\/td>\nBeanBox 11.2<\/td>\n2\/26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              5<\/td>\n.NET Exercises<\/td>\n3\/19<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              6<\/td>\nSockets etc.<\/td>\n3\/26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Project 2 Phase 1<\/td>\n<\/td>\n3\/26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              7<\/td>\nReverse<\/td>\n4\/2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              8<\/td>\nRMI<\/td>\n4\/16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Project 2 Phase 2<\/td>\n<\/td>\n4\/30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

              <\/strong><\/p>\n

              Forums — past and present<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Spring 1999<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Fall 1999<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Spring 2000<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Fall 2000<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Spring 2001<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Summer 2001<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Fall 2001<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Spring 2002 group e-mail: <\/strong>771Sp02@yahoogroups.com<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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