WA1024 CGI Programming using Perl
This course bridges the gap between using HTML to create static Web pages and using Perl CGI scripts to create dynamic Web pages. The course emphasizes using the Perl 5 CGI library routines to process HTML forms by providing extensive working examples and by students writing applications to illustrate the concepts presented. This course is not intended to be a substitute for a Perl programming course.
Topics
  • Browsers and Servers
  • Serverside Includes
  • Common Gateway Interface
  • Accessing Databases
  • Control Input to CGI Applications
  • Stateful CGI Applications
  • Perl CGI Module
  • Advanced HTML Interface Tools
  • Forms
  • CGI/Browser Interaction
  • Appendix: Overview of Internet Security
Audience
Web site developers wanting to create interactive Web pages.
Prerequisites
Familiarity with HTML forms. Programming experience is required. Basic UNIX skills and the ability to use vi or a basic text editor are also required.
Duration
Three days.
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Calgary