Introduction to Client-Server Computing (CSTP 1303)

In this course students are introduced to the fundamentals of developing a distributed computer system based on the client/server paradigm. The challenges, the tools and techniques, and various characteristics of mobile vs desktop environments with respect to the Client-Server application model are analysed. Students will develop distributed applications using sockets, datagrams, pipes and FIFO buffers, using low-level tools such as C++ or windows API(Application Programming Interface) such as COM (Common Object Model), RPC (Remote Procedure Call), and various web technologies, based on the experience and preferences of the instructor.

The goal for this course is to make students aware, through hands-on work, of the challenges of a networked application, such as performance, delays, reliability, scalability, and security issues.

Course code: CSTP 1303

Credits: 3.0

Tuition: $0^*

Length: 60 hours

Course outline: https://www.vcc.ca/cfm-files/course-outline.cfm?subject=CSTP&number=1303

Prerequisites

CSTP 1204 Software Analysis and Design
CSTP 1205 Programming in C++
CSTP 1302 Windows Programming (or concurrently)

Schedule†

CSTP 1303 schedule for programs:

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Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.

CRN #	Instructor	Dates	Day/Time	Instructor
46158		January 6, 2021 to April 14, 2021	Wed \| 5:30 p.m - 9:30 p.m
60748		May 5, 2021 to August 11, 2021	Wed \| 12:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m

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2	2020-07-01 12:30:00.0	Wed	11-Aug-2021	2020-07-01 16:30:00.0	[empty string]	60748	13	202160	N	0	CSTP131	1230	DTN	2021-08-11 00:00:00.0	1629	[empty string]	B	2021-05-05 00:00:00.0	05-May-2021	Lab

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Introduction to Client-Server Computing (CSTP 1303)

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