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A-level Computing 2009/ICT Projects using LAMP
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A-level students of Computing and ICT are required to produce a substantial coursework project. The Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP platform is a sound development platform for projects of this size.
This wikibook will lead you through the development of an A-level project using these tools and advise on the way to present the project for your examiners. The book will develop the example of a local video/DVD rental shop offering an on-line catalog and reservation system for use by its customers and staff. (This is just a thought - we could develop a different example, or even use a live solution off Sourceforge.net).
Proposed chapter titles:
/Setting up your XAMPP server/;
Downloading and installing systems (using rt as an example?);
Specifying the problem;
Possible solutions;
Selecting the best solution;
Designing in detail;
Building the database;
Implementing the PHP front end;
Testing;
Documenting your solution;
Evaluating your solution;
Possible problems for you to address.