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DD1386 Internet Programming 7.5 credits

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In this course, you will learn how to build simpler client-server applications for the web. The course begins with an instroduction to the structure of the Internet and continues with full-stack web development focusing on the backend.

Information per course offering

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus DD1386 (Spring 2026–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus DD1386 (Spring 2026–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Basic internet knowledge. Protocols, datagram, internetworking, socket programming, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, HTTP server, PKI, JSSE, SSL/TLS.

Intended learning outcomes

After passing the course, the student shall be able to

  • describe Internet's fundamental structure and its most important protocols,
  • explain the structure and function of the HTTP protocol
  • develop dynamic web pages
  • develop server programs with Java and NodeJS
  • use encryption with JSSE

in order to be able to design simple client/server applications for the web with Java and NodeJS.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites


Knowledge and skills in Java programming, 7 credits equivalent to completed course DD1337/DD1385/ID1018, alternatively completed DD1380 including its eligibility requirements.

Knowledge in algorithms, data structures and basic software development techniques, 6 credits, equivalent to completed course DD1338/DD1320-DD1328/DD2325/ID1020/ID1021 or completed exam elements KONT and LABD in DD1326.

Literature

You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.

Examination and completion

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • LAB1 - Laboratory assignment, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • ÖVN1 - Exercises, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • PRO1 - Project work, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Examiner

Profile picture Vahid Mosavat

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

EECS/Computer Science

Main field of study

Technology

Education cycle

First cycle

Supplementary information

In this course, the EECS code of honor applies, see: http://www.kth.se/en/eecs/utbildning/hederskodex.