CS 55.13 - Server-Side Web Development

    Recent Professors
    Ethan Wilde
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    50 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Course Completion of CS 50A.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This is an introduction to server-side Web development using open-source technologies as well as a comprehensive course in server-side scripting languages such as PHP and JavaScript. Students will design and develop object-oriented full-stack web and mobile applications, using server-side and client-side scripting languages, cloud-based database and authentication services, and open-source frameworks and libraries. Advanced topics covered include dynamic generation of content using SQL and NoSQL databases, session management, cookies, Web services, e-commerce, and the Node.js JavaScript runtime. Previous programming experience recommended.