Scenario 1

Your friend, Tim Hall, is an expert in creating websites. In Hall's opinion, creation of websites is now a simple task using tools such as Adobe Dreamweaver, and therefore, he does not feel the need to learn HTML. Based on the scenario, answer the following questions:

Do you agree with Hall? Justify your answer using appropriate examples. Would Adobe Dreamweaver be the only tool needed for maintaining a website once it is created?

In addition to HTML, what languages should a developer be able to use (through knowledge or through tools) in order to create dynamic and interactive websites? Explain why you included each language in your list.

Scenario 2

The Internet provides several options for domain name registration and web hosting. Search web hosting companies and choose three options to complete the following. Complete the following questions as part of your discussion:

With so many choices, what criteria will you use to decide on what hosting option is best for you?

Compare the prices and features of the three Web hosting options you selected. Note: You should never have to complete a form or provide personal information to find out the details of the hosting options for a company. If the Website requests this type of information from you, skip it and choose another option.

Answer the following questions related to the three chosen Web hosting options:

What programming languages are supported by the host?

Are e-mail addresses provided? If so, how many?

How much storage space is provided?

How much bandwidth (usage) is provided?

Which of these hosting websites will you use for your course project? What influenced your decision?

Scenario 3

You may have encountered some difficulties while creating your web pages. Please share these with the class. Discuss technical issues rather than basic problems which are related to tool or software use. Please suggest solutions to problems posted by others.