Lab Manuals

Lab exercises are the heart of hands-on learning in this course. Each lab is designed to give you practical experience with the concepts covered in lectures.

Lab Structure

Each lab session includes:

  • Pre-lab preparation: Readings and setup instructions
  • Lab exercises: Step-by-step activities with clear objectives
  • Post-lab activities: Reflection questions and additional challenges
  • Submission requirements: What to turn in and how

Lab Guidelines

General Instructions

  1. Come prepared: Review the lab manual before the session
  2. Work systematically: Follow the steps in order
  3. Experiment: Try variations to deepen understanding
  4. Document your work: Take screenshots and notes
  5. Ask questions: Lab time is for getting help!

Lab Reports

For each lab, you must submit:

  • Completed code files
  • Screenshots of working output
  • Answers to lab questions
  • Brief reflection on what you learned

Submission Format

RollNumber_LabNumber_Name.zip

Example: MCA2345_Lab01_JohnDoe.zip

Contents:
├── code/
│   ├── (all your HTML/CSS/JS files)
├── screenshots/
│   ├── screenshot1.png
│   ├── screenshot2.png
├── answers.pdf (or answers.docx)
└── README.txt

Lab Schedule

Lab 1: HTML Page Foundation

Week 1 | Due: January 28, 2026

Create a simple HTML page and a paragraph-alignment page with an image.

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Lab 2: Lists, Frames, and Media Embedding

Week 2 | Due: February 4, 2026

Create lists in multiple styles and build an iframe-based media page.

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Lab 3: CSS Design and JavaScript Validation

Week 3 | Due: February 11, 2026

Design a page using external CSS and validate a form with JavaScript.

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Lab 4: JavaScript Array Methods and Nested Functions

Week 4 | Due: February 18, 2026

Practice array methods, nested functions, and JavaScript scope.

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Lab 5: Browser Information, Objects, and Script Reuse

Week 5 | Due: February 25, 2026

Use browser APIs, merge objects, and split reusable JavaScript across files.

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Lab 6: Servlet Authentication with Database Validation

Week 8 | Due: March 18, 2026

Build a login servlet that validates credentials from a database.

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Lab 7: JSP Registration and CRUD with Session Management

Week 9 | Due: March 25, 2026

Create JSP and Servlet pages for registration, CRUD, and session-protected workflows.

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Lab 8: JDBC Retrieval and Spring Fundamentals

Week 10 | Due: April 1, 2026

Retrieve employee data with JDBC and build a basic Spring Boot application.

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Lab 9: REST Service and Spring Boot Web Application

Week 11 | Due: April 8, 2026

Create REST endpoints and a simple Spring Boot web application.

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Lab Policies

Attendance

  • Lab attendance is mandatory
  • You must attend your assigned lab section
  • If you must miss a lab, email the instructor in advance
  • Make-up labs are offered only for documented emergencies

Grading

Labs are graded on:

  • Completion: Did you finish all required tasks? (60%)
  • Correctness: Does your code work as expected? (25%)
  • Documentation: Did you answer questions thoroughly? (10%)
  • Code Quality: Is your code well-organized? (5%)

Late Policy

  • Labs submitted within 24 hours of deadline: 10% penalty
  • Labs submitted after 24 hours: 25% penalty
  • Labs submitted after 1 week: Not accepted

Common Lab Issues

Issue: Code Doesn’t Work

Troubleshooting Steps: 1. Check the browser console for errors (F12) 2. Validate your HTML at W3C Validator 3. Compare your code with the examples 4. Ask your lab instructor for help

Issue: Can’t Find Files

Solution: Always use relative paths and check that: - Files are in the project folder - File names match exactly (case-sensitive) - Paths use forward slashes (/) not backslashes

Issue: Different Output Than Expected

Solution: - Clear browser cache (Ctrl+F5) - Check for typos in your code - Verify you’re using the latest version of your browser

Tips for Success

TipMake the Most of Lab Time
  • Review the manual beforehand so you can use lab time effectively
  • Work with partners but write your own code
  • Try the bonus challenges to deepen your learning
  • Save your work frequently to prevent data loss
  • Test each step before moving to the next

Additional Practice

Want more practice? Try these resources:

Questions?

If you have questions about lab exercises: