Advanced Web Development Part C: Web Technology Implementati

Advanced Web Developmentpart C Web Technology Implementation Implem

Implementing aspects of a Joomla CMS: You will extend your part B case study by developing some aspect of an implementation of relevance to your case study B. For example, a Crowd Sourcing interfaces a Joomla forum for a Community of Practice, a Data Mashup, a Neural Network for categorising Web users etc. You will write a report evidencing what you have done and justifying your technical and design choices (a list of required implementation features is provided in this document) Up to 3000 words. All parts should include the following: • Justification for selection of topic • 'Problem' definition • Your aims and objectives in undertaking the case study • Use of appropriate literature to support your arguments • Conclusions/recommendations/scope for further investigation Part C: To demonstrate a mature ability to critically evaluate and select Web Technologies, development methodologies and implementation strategies, for a given or future globalised business context. Mark Scheme – Part C Implementing aspects of a Joomla CMS This should relate to your case study part B. Your system should include sufficient test data to demonstrate functionality. You are not expected to produce a whole site in Joomla, but aspects of one. The range of functionalities you can choose from are listed below. Follow these steps: It is your decision which aspects of the system you will design, develop and implement. For example, you could implement the ability for a user to browse, search, tag, upload and comment online about their experiences of a particular concept (e-science, tourism, COP etc) . Whatever your decision, the final system must demonstrate at least FOUR of the following functions: • Create a front-end interface of your choice, which includes a list of non-dynamic browsable options [up to 10 marks]. • Create a front-end interface which includes a dynamic list of browsable options [up to 10 marks] • Create an advanced ‘search’ facility [up to 10 marks] • Create a user registration form and user login facility [up to 10 marks] • Allow users to view, add and update their text entries in blogs [up to 10 marks] • Allow users to upload their own sound, video and image files [up to 10 marks] • Assign tags and create tag clouds [up to 10 marks] • Allow users to view each others’ contributions, including blogs, audio, images and videos, etc. [up to 10 marks] • Allow users to view and add comments on other’s entries [up to 10 marks] • Add an RSS feed for appropriate news or other data and a Google mashup service of appropriate information [up to 10 marks] Part C, what to submit: 1. A final report detailing your design, development and implementation processes, maximum 3000 words [up to 10 marks]. Your report should provide a critical evaluation of your project with a convincing rationale for your design and implementation decisions. The report should include any code you have written and sufficient screen-shots and descriptive detail to evidence effective functionality [up to 5 marks]. 2. A user manual explaining the operation and functioning of the system, words [up to 10 marks]. Normally, a user manual encompasses screen-shots and textual descriptions about the system's functionality i.e. the log-in, search and navigation functions, video upload mechanisms, etc. 3. Upload a 4 minute PowerPoint or.pdf presentation highlighting your site and the functionalities you have implemented. Include screen-shots, a rationale for your decisions as well as any brief, commented, and examples of code you have originated.

Paper For Above instruction

The implementation of a Joomla Content Management System (CMS) for web technology purposes offers a versatile platform for developing dynamic and interactive online environments tailored to specific community and organizational needs. This paper critically examines the process of extending a Joomla-based website, focusing on the development of key functionalities that align with a selected case study, illustrating the application's technical and design rationale.

Introduction and Justification of Topic

The choice to leverage Joomla CMS stems from its widespread adoption, modular architecture, and robust community support, facilitating rapid development yet maintaining flexibility. The case study revolves around creating an interactive community platform for knowledge sharing within a specialized domain, such as scientific research collaboration or tourism networks. The justification for this focus lies in Joomla’s ability to support user-generated content, multimedia uploads, tagging, and social interaction features, which are essential for fostering engagement and collaboration within such communities.

Problem Definition and Objectives

The core problem addressed is the lack of an integrated, user-friendly platform that consolidates browsing, searching, multimedia sharing, and interactive commenting within a single environment. Objectives include implementing key functionalities such as advanced search, user registration and login, content contribution via blogs, multimedia uploads, tagging, and commenting features—aimed at enhancing user engagement and facilitating knowledge exchange effectively.

Design and Development Approach

The development process involved selecting appropriate Joomla extensions, custom coding where necessary, and designing intuitive front-end interfaces. For instance, creating a non-dynamic browse list involved configuring standard Joomla menus, while dynamic lists utilized modules connected to database queries. The advanced search was implemented using Joomla’s built-in search system, customized with filters to refine results. User registration and login features adhered to Joomla’s native authentication system, enhanced with custom registration forms for specific user roles.

Further functionalities like blog management, multimedia uploads, and tag clouds were integrated through Joomla extensions such as EasyBlog and Tag Cloud plugins. Comments were managed via Joomla’s core commenting modules or third-party extensions to foster community interaction. An RSS feed was incorporated to syndicate news updates, and a Google mashup (now replaced with Google Maps API) was embedded to visualize geolocation data relevant to the community’s interests.

Evaluation and Justification of Technical Choices

Each development decision was justified based on criteria including ease of integration, scalability, user experience, and compatibility. For example, selecting EasyBlog for content management provided a rich feature set for blogging and multimedia support, aligning with the aim of fostering dynamic content creation. Similarly, implementing tag clouds facilitated content discoverability, greatly enhancing navigation. Custom coding was minimized to ensure maintainability and leverage Joomla’s core functionalities, with bespoke PHP scripts only when extensions lacked required features.

Functionality Demonstration and Testing

Test data was populated to demonstrate functionalities such as user registration, content creation, multimedia uploads, search filtering, tagging, commenting, and RSS feed syndication. Each feature was tested across multiple browsers for responsiveness and usability. For instance, users could register, upload videos and images, browse through categories, search using refined filters, and view others’ contributions seamlessly, confirming integration success.

Conclusions and Recommendations for Future Work

The project showcased Joomla’s capacity to support complex, community-oriented web platforms with a combination of existing extensions and custom development. Future investigations might explore integrating more sophisticated AI-based categorization, enhancing mobile responsiveness, or automating content moderation. Continuous updates and compatibility testing are essential to maintain functionality as Joomla evolves.

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