Application
This unit is for individuals responsible for developing modern web application (Web 2.0) using the enabling technologies to create mashup applications.
This unit addresses the knowledge and skills necessary to remix content from external data services, evaluate Web 2.0 application programming interfaces (APIs) and create mashups.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Remix elements from multiple websites to create new mashups | 1.1 Demonstrate understanding of Web 2.0 concepts and the web as a platform 1.2 Search various API providers and the types of services available 1.3 Evaluate and select which APIs to use 1.4 Determine which programming language to use with the selected APIs 1.5 Create mashups of several services |
2. Use mashup tools | 2.1 Search various mashup tools 2.2 Evaluate and select which tool to use 2.3 Create mashups using the selected tool |
Required Skills
Required skills
analytical skills to:
choose the right APIs for the mashup
evaluate and compare a range of API providers
literacy skills to:
read and interpret API-specific tutorials and introductions
read API provider documentation
problem-solving skills to find the best possible mashup solution to a problem
research skills to source information from available sources
technical skills to:
create basic mashups with coding
use an integrated development environment (IDE)
use mashup tools.
Required knowledge
basic knowledge of:
HTML, CSS and JavaScript
server-side scripting language
XML, web services, AJAX and metadata
web design
web development.
Evidence Required
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Evidence of the ability to: create programmable web applications that combine data and functionality from various sources to create new services. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure access to: the internet, in order to use mashup tools and API providers Web 2.0 tools IDE appropriate learning and assessment support when required modified equipment for people with special needs. |
Method of assessment | A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit: verbal or written questioning to assess knowledge of Web 2.0 concepts and technologies review of output from: mashups using code mashups using mashup tools. |
Guidance information for assessment | Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate. Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support. In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge. |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Web 2.0 concepts may include: | AJAX atom syndication format blogs representational state transfer (REST) rich site summary (RSS) feeds simple object access protocol (SOAP) social bookmarking and folksonomies social networking sites tagging user-generated content web services technology wikis. |
Services may include: | blogging services book search services calendar services chart creation service content sharing service CRM services geocoding services mapping services music search services online news photo sharing services search services shopping services SMS, WAP and email messaging social bookmarking social networking service telephony service video sharing and search weather forecast services widgets. |
Programming language may include: | Java JavaScript NET PHP Ruby. |
Mashup tools may include: | Apatar Chickenfoot Dapper Google Mashup Editor (GME) IBM Mashup Center Intel Mash Maker WaveMaker Wayfaring Yahoo Pipes. |
Sectors
Programming and software development
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement but users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.