Introduction to Web Programming

Many developers and programmers face the dilemma of how to begin a web development project. While many developers can create extensive desktop applications with ease, they are not well versed in creating web applications. Most developers have some level of familiarity with HTML and the deployment of static pages on web servers.

The Internet has an increased role in most application development efforts and it can be expected that there will be an increasing need for web applications. Sometimes legacy systems require the creation of a web-interface, for example, to allow a company's customers to lookup their order status online.

To assist in the transition and to understand the general architecture of the web and web applications, the following information provides an introduction to the realm of web application development for developers who are new to this field.

Topics

• The Internet
• Connecting to the Internet
• Using a Firewall for Secure Internet Access
• Web Servers
• Running Programs on a Web Server
• Obtaining a "Permanent" Web Server
• Domain Names
• Creating HTML Content
• Publishing Web Content
• Type of Websites
• Benefits of Using Web Technologies
• Challenges Encountered Using Web Technologies
• Architecture of Web Applications
• Choosing Web Technology