Backend programmingLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You are capable of implementing a simple backend for a game.
You know how to design the communication between the frontend and backend of a game and implement the interface needed for that.
You are able to use existing components and frameworks for implementing a backend of a game.

Content

What kind of features are needed in a game in order to implement a reasonable backend?
How can the communication and interface between the game frontend and backend be implemented?
What are the most popular technologies and frameworks at the moment in the implementation of a game backend?
What kind of security considerations need to be taken into account when implementing a backend?
How do performance demands affect the backend technology?

Qualifications

Programming
Programming 2
Databases
Introduction to Game Engines
Game Design
Game Data

Accomplishment methods

a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.
e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.