CIS 525 Assignment 2

Fall 2001

This assignment will give you an opportunity to use Javascript to build an interactive web application. You may work with a partner if the project is complex enough. If you work with a partner, turn in one write-up with both names and be sure to describe who did which parts of the project.

The project you select should involve some type of self-contained calculation application (e.g. a COCOMO calculator) or data collection tool. Your application will need to have some type of data input form with at least one user activated control. You are required to do verification of all input data. You may have a separate results page if you wish. You might consider implementing at one of the Tiny Tools on Pressman's wish list. You may not choose an application that is already posted on the CIS web site.

In addition to completing an application of your own, you are expected to evaluate the applications completed by 3 of your classmates. You must also have at least 3 of your classmates evaluate your application for usability and accessibility. The form for conducting this evaluation is available on the CIS 525 course page.

I would like to post a copy of your working application on the CIS 525 course page. Please e-mail me a zipped copy of your application and any related media files or give me a floppy diskette containing your application. All web references should be written assuming that all files required by your application reside in the same web directory. Please remember Unix file names are case sensitive.

Your write-up should include relevant output from your application, commented source listings of the html and Javascript used to implement the web pages, completed evaluation forms filled-out by 3 of your classmates, and a 2-3 page memo describing the design and functionality of your application.

Assigned: 09-26-01

Date due: 10-17-00