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Scripting Language Programming

Undergraduate | RMI-CPT223 | 2020

Program in Perl and Python. Compare scripting languages for UNIX and web-based applications. Write in typeless languages and apply new methods to glue applications together for rapid development

Study method
100% online
Assessments
Subject may require attendance
Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
-

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Scripting Language Programming

About this subject

  • Upon completing this subject you should be able to:

    1. Explain the differences between typical scripting languages and typical system and application programming languages
    2. Apply your knowledge of the strengths and weaknesses of scripting languages to select an implementation language
    3. Create software systems using scripting languages, including Perl and Python
    4. Write server-side scripts using Perl and Python’s CGI facilities.

Entry requirements

Prior study

To help set you up for success before you start this subject, we suggest completing or having equivalent knowledge in:

Others

Or have significant systems programming experience in either C or Java, before starting this subject.

Additional requirements

  • Other requirements -

    Stable broadband connection required to access online learning materials and live chat sessions / recordings. (note: mobile broadband users may have difficulties participating in live chat sessions)

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

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