After successful completion of the course, students are able to...

• elaborate on the way different routing algoriithms work
• judge the performance of different routing algorithms
• way the pros and cons of different data exchange formats against each other
• understand the syntax of XML and JSON
• understand how RESTful APIs work
• assess the suitability of different web technologies with respect to the implementation of a web-based GIS.

All topics covered in this lecture are concerned with advanced theoretical and practical aspects of implementing a GIS. This includes (but is not neccessesarily restricted to) knowledge in the following domains:

1) Web Frameworks/Technologies/Architectures, inkl. RESTful APIs
2) Data exchange using XML or JSON
3) In-depth knoledge in routing algorithms

e.g. Lecture, discussion groups, reading groups

This course takes place exclusively online, in accordance with the directive of the rectorate. However, lecture hall EI 11 is available during class time to listen to the course online. Please pay strict attention to the capacit in effect at the time.

Oral exam (30 Min.) ONLINE, based on Bloom's Taxonomy.

Students should have basic knowledge in JavaScript, Python and RDBMS.