ScriptingLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You are able to create simple yet effective scripts to perform repeated task.
You understand application programming interfaces and are able to use them to acquire data and perform modifications to the system configuration.
You know how scripts can be used to automate systems using programming interfaces.

Content

What is scripting?
What kinds of tools do scripting languages offer and how to utlilise them?
What are application programming interfaces and how to implement scripts that make use of them?
How to automate repeated tasks using scripting?

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students are able to
(a) use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations.
(e) choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices.