A-level Computing/ICT Projects using LAMP

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A-level students of Computing and ICT are required to produce a substantial coursework project. The Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP platform is a sound development platform for projects of this size.

This wikibook will lead you through the development of an A-level project using these tools and advise on the way to present the project for your examiners. The book will develop the example of a local video/DVD rental shop offering an on-line catalog and reservation system for use by its customers and staff. (This is just a thought - we could develop a different example, or even use a live solution off Sourceforge.net).

Proposed chapter titles:

• Setting up your LAMP server;
• Downloading and installing systems (using rt as an example?);
• Specifying the problem;
• Possible solutions;
• Selecting the best solution;
• Designing in detail;
• Building the database;
• Implementing the PHP front end;
• Testing;
• Documenting your solution;
• Evaluating your solution;
• Possible problems for you to address.