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Term project - COAP 3180

Overview

• Define a web application project
• Install and configure appropriate portalware
• Write a short report.

Constraints / Details

• You must install some kind of LAMP/MAMP-based portalware. You are free to use an "easy" installation procedure, e.g. Mowes or a provider that supports quick installation of portalware. But using an online service like google sites, zoho, etc. is not allowed !
• Your application must include some kind of structured data that one or (more more) user(s) could enter. Examples: A list of books, motorcycles or Cell phone models.
• You may not submit a prior website, i.e. your application must be new (but you may reuse prior assets as you like, e.g. text, artwork, pictures).

The report

The report will have three parts:

• Specification: The overall objective plus a list of features to be implemented that include "must have" and "nice to have" items.
• Implementation: A short description of the implementation including 1-2 screen captures.
• Evaluation: An evaluation/self-critique with respect to the feature list.

Infrastructure

You may choose between:

• Mowes (on a memory stick that you can bring to class)
• An other WAMP on your own portable that you bring to class
• A php/mysql provider

You are free to choose any sort of php/mysql-based portalware.

Tips

• We suggest using Wordpress. Use its "formidable" extension to create the little "database" (we shall have a look at it in week 5 or 6)
• CS students also can go for one of the "major" CMS/CMF frameworks, like Joomla, Drupal, ModX, Zikula, ...

Submission Dates

• The homework, i.e. the implementation and a good draft of the report is due at start of week 8
• The final report must be handed in by Wednesday week 8.
• Each term project must be shortly presented in the class (5 minutes)

Evaluation

TBA in more detail.

• The most fundamental evaluation criteria will relate to the usefulness of the site (usability, ergonomics, fit to objectives).

• Term project counts for 20%

Tips

• Start early ! No later than week 5...