INFO 7018 Cloud Systems Development
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 301386
Coordinator Rodrigo Neves Calheiros Opens in new window
Description The majority of backend systems supporting modern mobile applications as well as commercial applications are built to run on the cloud. This requires a shift of design where reliability, scalability, performance, and security are key considerations in every stage of the software development process. This unit incorporates the AWS Academy Cloud Developing curriculum, to support learning in the areas of designing, developing, deploying, and monitoring applications for the cloud. Through the completion of an applied project, students will implement the techniques they have learned to enable communication and coordination between services, options for data persistence in the cloud, and optimization of applications for, potentially, millions of users.
School Computer, Data & Math Sciences
Discipline Information Technology, Not Elsewhere Classified.
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp
Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject
Equivalent Subjects INFO 7008 Modern Software Architectures
Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate program.
Assumed Knowledge
Student must know how to write Objected-Oriented code.
Students must have familiarity with cloud computing and networking concepts.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Evaluate cloud systems and services, as well as design approaches for cloud applications.
- Analyse relevant monitoring systems to solve production issues.
- Critically review system requirement determining appropriate cloud-based applications, approaches and services.
- Design a complete cloud-based application using cloud technologies.
- Implement cloud APIs and web-based applications and services using a range of technologies.
Subject Content
1. Cloud application design and architecture
2. Data persistence in the cloud
3. Strategies for application optimisation
4. Cloud application deployment and monitoring
5. Cloud application communication and coordination
6. Cloud application security
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Item | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz | 10 minutes (per Quiz) | S/U | Y | Individual |
| Practical | 10 sessions (3% each) | 30 | N | Individual |
| Report, Practical, Viva-voce | Report: 5000 words per group (3-4 students per group, 15%); Project demonstration: 15min, 15% | 30 | N | Group |
| Report | 2500 words | 25 | N | Individual |
| Viva Voce | 5 minutes | 15 | N | Individual |
Teaching Periods
Spring
Parramatta - Victoria Rd
Day
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