- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This hands-on course continues on from COMP 3015 –Web Application Development with PHP and is aimed at students who are already able to build significant PHP web applications. COMP 4669, begins with a review of topics covered in COMP 3015, then students are introduced to the Model-View-Controller (MVC) and Active Record patterns. Topics include: RESTful APIs, Caching, Message Queues, and Cross Origin Resource Sharing (CORS). Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) libraries are used in assignments and labs to interact with MySQL databases. WebSockets are also discussed with an emphasis on secure development practices and application performance. Labs and assignments use open source libraries and integrate with application framework and how to safely persist passwords and communicate with third party services. Participants use industry standard PHP frameworks to develop secure and scalable RESTful APIs with JSON responses. Application middleware is also introduced to handle CORS and cookie handling. COMP 4669 is an elective in the Applied Web Development (AWD), the Web and Mobile Application Development (WMA) Associate Certificates, and the CST FLEX Diploma. Note: Web Development students should also consider COMP 3012 -Back-End Web Development with Node.js and COMP 3013 -Front-End Web Development with React.js. Upon completion, successful students will be able to build and deploy front-end, single-page-applications (SPAs) by creating back-end PHP services for commercial quality server-side web applications. COMP 4669 will be offered for the final time in the winter (January) 2026 term.
Prerequisite(s)
- 60% in COMP 3015
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$673.79
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Use the Composer package manager to leverage third party open-source libraries.
- Build server-side applications using a major, industry standard, Model-View-Controller (MVC) style, PHP framework.
- Interact with MySQL using an Object-Relational Mapper (ORM).
- Leverage message queues to process jobs in the background.
- Develop applications that implement Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) middleware.
- Write applications utilizing a caching server.
- Use the WebSocket protocol to build real time applications.
- Analyze and improve query performance.
- Explain how JSON can be used to interact with front-end applications.
- Adopt and implement web applications that talk to other web services through their SDK.
- Discuss security issues and write secure and robust code, resistant to errors and attacks.
- Develop and deploy high-quality and high-performing web applications to industry standards.
Effective as of Winter 2023
Related Programs
Advanced Web Applications with PHP (COMP 4669) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Applied Web Development
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Computer Systems
Diploma Part-time
- Web and Mobile Application Development
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2026
Below is one offering of COMP 4669 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 91911
Dates
Jan 05 - Mar 30 Loading
- CRN 91911
- $673.79 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 05 - Mar 30 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Christian Fenn
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Please email cstflex@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. Course is 36 hours synchronous online classes. Please Note: Attendance, participation in class and the BCIT Learning Hub are mandatory. You should prepare to spend 2-3 hours on homework for every 1 hour of class time. This course may require an average total time commitment of 9-12+ hours per week. 3 hours of synchronous class time and 6-9+ hours per week for homework. Late registration is not permitted. BCIT Computing is primarily a Microsoft Windows environment. Students must provide their own current model Windows-compatible PC with microphone and video camera. i5 or higher equivalent processor, with 8 GB of RAM minimum, and 256 GB minimum storage. Highspeed internet access is needed for online sections and for homework. Mac users must have the ability to manage and support their iOS computer. They may need to create a virtual Windows environment using Parallels or VMWare Fusion. COMP instructors may not be able to assist Mac users with software compatibility issues. BCIT does not provide access to Parallels or support for students to use a Mac to run Windows. No class February 16 (Family Day).
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.