[Year 12 SofDev] PHP text available soon !!!
WEIR Andrew
andrew.weir at thomascarr.vic.edu.au
Mon Jan 24 18:09:27 EST 2011
Kevork
Please send me an order form.
Andrew
On 24/01/2011, at 17:46, "Kevork Krozian" <kevork at edulists.com.au> wrote:
> Hi David,
>
> Details at http://www.edulists.com.au/products/index.htm . They are ebooks(
> not hard copies ).
> Prices are: $59.95 teacher text, $29.50 student workbook. Order form
> kevork at edulists.com.au
> VITTA will distribute it as soon as we are up and running.
>
> Take Care
>
> Kevork Krozian
> Edulists Creator Administrator
> www.edulists.com.au
> tel: 0419 356 034
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: sofdev-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:sofdev-bounces at edulists.com.au]
> On Behalf Of Howard, David
> Sent: Monday, 24 January 2011 5:42 PM
> To: Year 12 Software Development Teachers' Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Year 12 SofDev] PHP text available soon !!!
>
> Hi Kevork,
>
> How much $$$ and how do we order?
>
> David
> ________________________________________
> From: sofdev-bounces at edulists.com.au [sofdev-bounces at edulists.com.au] On
> Behalf Of Kevork Krozian [kevork at edulists.com.au]
> Sent: Monday, 24 January 2011 5:25 PM
> To: 'Year 12 Software Development Teachers' Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [Year 12 SofDev] PHP text available soon !!!
>
> Hi Robert,
>
> Yes, I intended to attach a table of contents....... You can find it here
> http://www.edulists.com.au/products/Table%20of%20Contents%20PHP_2011_v1.2%20
> -%20.pdf or here it is:
> PHP programming with OOP and data visualization for Software
> Development[cid:image001.png at 01CBBBEB.B24B9E80]
>
> Introduction.. 4
>
> What is in this publication ?. 4
>
> Why produce this publication ?. 5
>
> How is this manual going to help me and my students ?. 5
>
> What this manual contains. 6
>
> Why PHP and which version ?. 6
>
> Xampp.. 7
>
> Web server. 7
>
> Xampp Installation. 7
>
> Server2Go.. 13
>
> Learning Activities.. 16
>
> Tasks and Level of Difficulty. 18
>
> Introduction. 19
>
> Anatomy of a web page. 19
>
> Html code. 20
>
> PHP code. 21
>
> How PHP runs in a html page. 22
>
> Sample page using html and PHP. 22
>
> Exercise 1. 25
>
> Special characters and how to display them... 25
>
> Cascading Style Sheets. 26
>
> How to insert a table. 26
>
> Exercise 2. 28
>
> Using variables in a PHP page. 28
>
> Numeric variables. 28
>
> Calculations. 29
>
> String variables. 30
>
> Working with Strings. 31
>
> Exercise 3. 35
>
> Using programming structures - branching and looping. 35
>
> Using the If statement 35
>
> Using the Switch statements. 36
>
> Using the While loop. 36
>
> Using the For loop. 38
>
> Exercise 4. 39
>
> Accessing System information. 39
>
> Access client information. 40
>
> Using the include a File statement 40
>
> Exercise 5. 42
>
> Using Arrays. 42
>
> Working with Arrays. 43
>
> Move, add, remove, replace elements of an array. 44
>
> Sort elements of an array. 45
>
> Associative arrays. 45
>
> Exercise 6. 47
>
> Using Functions. 47
>
> Understanding variable scope. 48
>
> Parameter passing by value. 50
>
> Parameter passing by reference. 51
>
> Exercise 7. 53
>
> Data Structures in PHP. 53
>
> Using 2 dimensional arrays. 54
>
> Working with queues. 58
>
> Implementing stacks. 59
>
> Exercise 8. 63
>
> Using Forms. 63
>
> Create a Form... 65
>
> Add elements to a Form... 66
>
> Process a Form... 68
>
> Validate elements of a Form... 69
>
> PHP Validation statements. 69
>
> Exercise 9. 71
>
> Using files to save data. 71
>
> Write to a file. 71
>
> Read from a file. 72
>
> Exercise 10. 74
>
> Saving to Files on Web servers - an introduction. 74
>
> Using Files. 74
>
> Format output from retrieved data. 76
>
> Sorting Output from retrieved data. 77
>
> A php page calling itself. 81
>
> How to cast a variable (change its type) 83
>
> Exercise 11. 85
>
> Add data to a file. 88
>
> Editing data in a file. 90
>
> Delete data in file. 93
>
> Exercise 12. 95
>
> Introduction to Object Oriented Programming. 95
>
> Records in PHP. 96
>
> Exercise 13. 99
>
> Constructors and Destructors. 99
>
> Parent class, child class and inheritance. 102
>
> Design A - use of separate files for each class to write/read. 104
>
> Design B - use of one file for all classes to write/read. 110
>
> Public, Private and Protected property or method -visibility. 122
>
> Useful Diagnostic Class Functions. 125
>
> Exercise 14. 128
>
> An introduction to data visualization. 128
>
> Functions Required. 129
>
> Graphical representation of data. 131
>
> Bar Graph. 131
>
> Exercise 15. 136
>
> Security - password protection of files. 136
>
> Session variables. 138
>
> Use of pop up login box for authentication. 140
>
> Exercise 16. 144
>
> Scenario - Restaurant Ordering System... 144
>
> The PHP Code - Restaurant Ordering System... 152
>
> Exercise 17. 167
>
> UML and Use Case Essentials. 167
>
> Restaurant Case Study - Design Retrospective. 175
>
> Use Case. 175
>
> SRS - background and outline. 177
>
> Restaurant Case Study - Design Retrospective. 179
>
> SRS - Software Requirements Specifications. 179
>
> Exercise 18. 185
>
> Mobile devices and PHP. 185
>
> Customise output based on client environment using PHP. 191
>
> Case Study - Mobile Utility Sales. 199
>
> Exercise 19. 203
>
> Debugging hints and tips. 203
>
> Debugging Worked example Exercise 14. 207
>
> Assessment Task 1. 214
>
> Scenario 1. 214
>
> Scenario 2. 215
>
> Scenario 3. 215
>
> Assessment Task 2. 216
>
> Scenario 1. 216
>
> Scenario 2. 216
>
> Scenario 3. 216
>
> Glossary.. 217
>
>
> In addition here is a sample worksheet from a random chapter ( Chapter 7 ) :
> 1. Create a two dimensional array, each row of 5 elements describing a
> student's details ( name, surname, age, gender, hobby, mobile number) using
> each of
> a. PHP code that uses the $myarray[] declaration to add items
> progressively
> b. PHP code that uses the $myarray[0][0] index type of explicit
> declaration to progressively add each student's details
>
> Print the results using each of:
>
> a. the print_r() function
>
> b. a nested loop to print a table of data using CSS for improved
> formatting
> .
> 2. Using the data in the roadside service example earlier in this
> exercise declare an array to hold all the values
>
> Name
>
> Surname
>
> Vehicle Registration number
>
> Time of Call
>
> Problem
>
> Service
> complete?
>
> Head of Queue
>
>
> Peter
>
> Harris
>
> SBN034
>
> 9:23 am
>
> Flat battery
>
> Yes
>
> [cid:image002.png at 01CBBBEB.B24B9E80]Jenny
>
> Dong
>
> UTM155
>
> 9:56 am
>
> Flat tyre
>
> No
>
> Stefan
>
> Crech
>
> TYO333
>
> 10:01 am
>
> Car not starting
>
> No
>
> Georgia
>
> Karashvilli
>
> RBU699
>
> 10:17 am
>
> Engine overheated
>
> No
>
> Karim
>
> Abdul
>
> ETN210
>
> 10:39 am
>
> Keys locked in car
>
> No
>
> [cid:image003.png at 01CBBBEB.B24B9E80]
> Tail of Queue
>
>
> Jose
>
> Ramirez
>
> TYP229
>
> 10:45 am
>
> Car not starting
>
> No
>
>
> Add code to:
>
> a) Locate the head of the Queue based on time of call and service not
> yet complete ( assume as shown times are already ordered from earliest to
> latest)
>
> b) Locate the tail of the Queue
>
> c) Print only the Queue identifying the head and tail of the queue
>
> 3. Using the syntax for function declarations in Exercises 6 and 7
> write a short PHP script to calculate the factorial function for a given
> value using recursion and the concept of a stack.
>
> 4. For the following examples explain if a FIFO ( Queue ) or a LIFO
> (Stack) data structure is the best fit :
>
> a. A sequence of print jobs are sent to a print server where the jobs
> are printed in the order in which they are received. If a printer is busy
> the jobs are stored awaiting the printer.
>
> b. When a person wears bangles the last bangle worn is the first one to
> be removed and the first bangle would be the last to be removed.
>
> c. In a stack of plates, one can take out the plate from top or can
> add a plate to the top. The plate that was placed first would be the last to
> take out.
>
> d. A call centre at a bank answers calls at a bank in the order they
> are received. If there are more calls available staff customers listen to
> promotional music awaiting the next staff member.
>
> e. Batteries in the flashlight batteries are removed so that the last
> one added is the first one removed and the first added is the last one
> removed. So the battery that was put in first would be the last one to take
> out.
>
> f. Patients arrive at a bank to see a teller. They take a ticket from
> a self service machine. They then wait until their number is announced after
> which they can approach the teller allocated.
>
> g. Cars in a garage In order to take out the car that was parked first
> you need to take out the car that was parked last. So the car that was
> parked first would be the last to take out.
>
>
> 5. Challenge
> There are many examples of recursive functions and problems that fit
> immediately into a stack data structure in the design of the solution.
> Search for examples of this type of problem and specifically investigate:
> a. the fibonnaci numbers and
> b. the Towers of Hanoi
> c. In normal algebra we use the infix notation. Convert infix to the
> Reverse Polish notation ready for use by a calculator.
>
> and explain how a stack can be used to solve what appear to be otherwise
> complex problems. You do not need to write the PHP code but explain how it
> could be used to solve this type of problem.
>
>
> Kind Regards
>
>
> Kevork Krozian
> Edulists Creator Administrator
> www.edulists.com.au
> tel: 0419 356 034
>
> From: sofdev-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:sofdev-bounces at edulists.com.au]
> On Behalf Of Robert Hind
> Sent: Monday, 24 January 2011 4:28 PM
> To: Year 12 Software Development Teachers' Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Year 12 SofDev] PHP text available soon !!!
>
> "I have attached the table of contents for the book "?
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Kevork Krozian<mailto:kevork at edulists.com.au>
> To: 'Year 12 Software Development Teachers' Mailing
> List'<mailto:sofdev at edulists.com.au>
> Sent: Monday, January 24, 2011 4:00 PM
> Subject: Re: [Year 12 SofDev] PHP text available soon !!!
>
> Hi Folks,
>
> I am a little jealous .... just kidding ! I did invite Adrian to announce
> the new texts he has ready for the Software Development course.
>
> I too have been busy writing a new book called "PHP programming with OOP and
> data visualization for Software Development" which is an ebook of some 220
> pages.
> There is also a separate student workbook which will be available shortly
> with exercises for students ( and teachers ) to test their knowledge.
>
> I have attached the table of contents for the book in the hope it may prove
> to be useful for teachers grappling with the new course. There are sample
> Case studies as well as a chapter on Use Cases and SRS along with suggested
> Assessment tasks.
>
> Happy to hear comments or questions preferably directly to me on
> Kevork at edulists.com.au<mailto:Kevork at edulists.com.au>
>
> Kind Regards
>
> Kevork Krozian
> Edulists Creator Administrator
> www.edulists.com.au
> tel: 0419 356 034
>
> From: sofdev-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:sofdev-bounces at edulists.com.au]
> On Behalf Of Janson, Adrian A
> Sent: Monday, 24 January 2011 12:23 AM
> To: sofdev at edulists.com.au
> Subject: [Year 12 SofDev] SD text now available!
>
>
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> I hope you have all had a restful break! I wanted to email you all and let
> you know (those that are not on my contact list at least), that my text from
> SD ("Software Development: Core Techniques and Principles") is now available
> and I am in the process of sending it out to those schools and students that
> have placed orders. If you would like to have a look at a sample chapter,
> there is one available for download at my website here:
>
> http://www.adrianjanson.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=
> 25&Itemid=27
>
> The text is about 200 pages and is full colour. It covers all aspects of
> the course and has been written specifically for the VCE 2011-2014 SD study
> design.
>
> I also have the new edition of my Visual Basic.Net text available - titled
> ("Visual Basic.Net for Education: 2010 edition"). Preview pages are
> available for download here:
>
> http://www.adrianjanson.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=
> 4&Itemid=11
>
> I hope you all have a really great year - and especially enjoy teaching the
> new course.
>
> All the best,
> Adrian Janson
>
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