NCI Courses

• Investigate the theoretical framework of an asynchronous data retrieval paradigm, e.g. Ajax. • Enhance the client experience using optimised strategies • Evaluate optimisation strategies, using design patterns • Explore the advantages and disadvantages of alternative encoding strategies for digitised documents, e.g. JSON

• Investigate multiple paradigms for client side development (e.g. HTML5 and APIs such as Geolocation, Local Storage, and Canvas) • Investigate the advantages and disadvantages of client side frameworks (e.g. jQuery) • Explore internationalisation strategies (e.g. static string internationalisation) • Develop optimised client applications compatible with all browsers (including mobile browsers) • Evaluate and assess performance related issues within web applications.

• Evaluate state of the art Rich Internet Applications Frameworks • Differentiate between RIA mark-up languages (e.g. HTML v MXML v XAML) • Summarise IDE tools, reviewing how refactoring/debugging tools support large projects • Differentiate how alternative RIA frameworks may be positioned within a distributed model (e.g. Silverlight and the .NET framework) • Critically analyse the position of RIA within the architectural patterns (in particular a comparison of the MVC to the ViewModel or MVVM model).

• Solve user interface design tasks using RIA framework components and state of the art 3rd part components (e.g. StackPanels, WebGL with the HTML5 Canvas) • Develop responsive web applications (e.g. Using modernizer.js and grids for mobile devices) • Experiment with animations to solve interaction design tasks • Integrate rich multimedia. Stream and encode media to create enriched interactive applications.

• Explore and analyse security issues and vulnerabilities with client side technologies • Evaluate strategies for securely managing sensitive logic and data (e.g. obfuscated code) • Critically review and assess industry standard solutions for transporting data securely • Investigate how cryptographic protocols are applied to locally stored data (e.g. SHA1 hashing algorithm).

• Investigate the impact of resource constrained devices and unreliable telecommunications with client side scripting • Design strategies for scripting on resource constrained devices • Examine the potential of location based products within e Business.