Advanced Programming Project – Course Topics

Slides:

• Overview
• Introduction to Network
• Server
• Introduction to Database
• Build System
• Client - JavaFx (Under construction) 🚧
• Git & Github
• Docker (optional) (Under construction) 🚧

Overview

• Client-Server Application Structure
• Project Scope & Requirements

Introduction to Network

• IP, Port, Socket, and Socket Programming
• HTTP Protocol & Methods (GET, POST, etc.)
• Endpoints, APIs, and RESTful API Concepts
• Data Formats: JSON, YAML, XML
• API Testing Tools: Postman, Insomnia
• JWT (JSON Web Token) for Authentication

Server

• Architectures:
  • Monolithic
  • Layered(N-tier)
  • Microservices (optional)
• Design Patterns:
  • MVC (Model-View-Controller)
  • Singleton (for JDBC connection)
  • DAO (Data Access Object – Optional but useful)
  • Factory (Optional)
  • Observer (Optional)
• Implementing an HTTP Server in Java

Introduction to Database

• Introduction to Databases
• Setting Up Databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL):
  • Installation on Local Machine
  • Installation Using Docker (Optional)
• Database Clients
• Types of Databases
  • Relational Databases (RDBMS) – Store data in tables with rows and columns (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite).
  • NoSQL Databases – Designed for non-tabular data storage, useful for scalability and flexibility (e.g., MongoDB, Redis).
• SQL Basics: ER Model, Primary Keys, etc.
• JDBC: Connecting Java Applications to a Database
• ORM (Object-Relational Mapping) with Hibernate (Optional)

Build Systems

• Introduction to Build Tools
• Maven: Dependency Management & Build Automation
• Gradle: Configuration & Performance Optimization

Client

• Developing the Client-Side Application with JavaFX
• Using Scene Builder for UI Design
• Connecting JavaFX with the Server
• Handling API Calls and Parsing Responses
• Implementing User Interaction and Event Handling
• Android Development (Optional): Using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose library

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📌 Notes

• Topics marked as optional are not mandatory but recommended for deeper understanding.
• The project is structured to cover full-stack development using Java.
• Ensure to follow best practices and design patterns for maintainability and scalability.

Happy coding! 🚀