After completing CGI/Perl: Building Programs, the student should be able to:
| Explain the HTTP protocol |
| Read the information in server headers |
| Describe and use Server Side Includes |
| Create survey pages |
| Create CGI pages based on templates |
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Overview of HTTP
| Understanding HTTP |
| Stepping through an HTTP session |
HTTP Headers
| Reading response headers |
| Understanding content types |
| Understanding secure connections |
Introduction to Server Side Includes
| Understanding Server Side Includes (SSI) |
| Using SSI |
| Using SSI directives |
Using Server Side Includes
| Creating a page to use SSI |
| Using Extended Server Side Includes (XSSI) |
Creating an Online Survey
| Creating an example form |
| Receiving example form results |
| Storing form results in a database |
| Sending confirmation to the user |
Creating a Page from a Template
| Using CGI to create a page from text data |
| Launching the Script |
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This course is distributed with:
| Exercises, with sample files, that allow users to practice using CGI and Perl |
| A file containing the text of the exercises |
| A CGI/Perl glossary |
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