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Module 2: Programming for the Web
8 dot points across 2 inquiry questions. Click any dot point for a focused answer with worked past exam questions where available.
Inquiry Question 2: How can data be better visualised using a web browser?
- Design and consume RESTful APIs that exchange JSON, including resource modelling, request methods and status codes
A focused answer to the HSC Software Engineering Module 2 dot point on REST APIs. Resource modelling, JSON, HTTP methods mapped to CRUD, status codes, the worked example, and the traps markers look for.
5 min answer → - Construct front-end pages using HTML for structure and CSS for presentation, including semantic markup and responsive design
A focused answer to the HSC Software Engineering Module 2 dot point on HTML and CSS. Semantic markup, the box model, responsive design with media queries, the worked example, and the traps markers look for.
5 min answer → - Use JavaScript in the browser to manipulate the DOM, handle events and make asynchronous requests
A focused answer to the HSC Software Engineering Module 2 dot point on client-side JavaScript. DOM manipulation, event handlers, fetch and async/await, the worked example, and the traps markers look for.
5 min answer →
Inquiry Question 1: How are secure web applications developed?
- Describe the client-server architecture of the web, including the roles of the browser, web server, application server and database
A focused answer to the HSC Software Engineering Module 2 dot point on web architecture. Browser, web server, application server, database, the request-response cycle, the worked three-tier example, and the traps markers look for.
5 min answer → - Identify and mitigate cross-site scripting (XSS), cross-site request forgery (CSRF) and SQL injection vulnerabilities
A focused answer to the HSC Software Engineering Module 2 dot point on web vulnerabilities. XSS (stored and reflected), CSRF, SQL injection, mitigations for each, the worked example, and the traps markers look for.
6 min answer → - Design a relational database schema and write SQL statements to create tables, insert data, query with joins, and update or delete rows
A focused answer to the HSC Software Engineering Module 2 dot point on relational databases. Schema design, primary and foreign keys, SELECT with JOIN, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, the worked example, and the traps markers look for.
7 min answer → - Explain the HTTP protocol, including request methods, status codes and headers, and the role of HTTPS in securing web traffic
A focused answer to the HSC Software Engineering Module 2 dot point on HTTP. Request methods, status codes, headers, the role of HTTPS and TLS, the worked example, and the traps markers look for.
5 min answer → - Implement server-side programming, including routing, handling requests, generating responses and integrating with a database
A focused answer to the HSC Software Engineering Module 2 dot point on server-side programming. Routing, handlers, response building, database integration, the worked Flask example, and the traps markers look for.
6 min answer →