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2015-2016 University Catalog

IT 436 - Agile Web Development with Open Source Frameworks

Credits: 3
Limited to 2 Attempts
Introduces the principles and techniques for TDD (test-driven development) and deployment using open source frameworks (e.g., Ruby on Rails). Topics such as agile development methodology, version control, and Lean Startup are also presented. Students will work in small teams and propose, develop, and deploy interactive web applications and use an open source application framework to solve real-world problems.

Prerequisite(s): (IT 106 or IT 193 or CS 112) and (IT 213 or IT 193) and (IT 214 or IT 194). Prerequisite enforced by registration system.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring