Module Title: Cloud Native Development
Course / Year Group: UU, SUST, QAHE
Coursework / Exam Weighting: 100/0
Coursework Assessment Overview
This module has two points of assessment:
1) Written Assignment (50%) submitted mid-semester.
2) Project (50%) submitted at the end of the semester.
Feedback for both components of the assessment will be provided as specified by the
university's assessment code of practice (currently working 20 days).
The university has a number of rules and regulations surrounding assessment, late
submissions, and illness. These are in the student guide [1] - ensure you read this and
understand the impact of these rules and regulations.
These coursework assignments are detailed below.
Coursework 1 – Written Assignment [50%]
Released: Week-1
Submission Deadline: 10th November, 2025
Feedback Date: 8
th December, 2025
• Students will individually design a cloud-native solution in the form of a web
app.
• The designed solution should leverage a range of cloud-native technologies and
concepts as taught within the module and module materials.
Related Learning Outcomes:
1. Assess the concepts behind a range of cloud native development techniques
and critically evaluate when to apply these paradigms to realisation of solutions.
2. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of modern cloud development,
techniques and practice and how it may be leveraged to address related
challenges.
3. Comprehend administrative aspects related to cloud native development such
as pricing concerns and access control.
4. Autonomously and independently identify deficiencies when interacting with a
range of architectures and deployment paradigms, leveraging knowledge of
these deficiencies to improve future practice.
Solution Designing:
Design a scalable, cloud native, web-application which acts as a multimedia sharing
platform facilitating sharing of multimedia content. The exact media type(s) which can
share (from what’s covered in the labs) are at the discretion of the student. The ability
to share multiple content types is encouraged.
The designed solution should leverage a range of cloud native technologies and
concepts as taught within the module and module materials. You may choose to design
a serverless architecture using Azure Functions as the core compute instead of
VMs/App Service.
Your design should include the following, but not limited to:
• Design a multimedia hosting webpage as a Cloud service where the user can
upload multimedia files.
• You should choose to create page wireframes. Present this in the form of
website design layout diagram. (Covered during week-5 lecture)
• Design an architecture of your solution consisting of VMs, DBs, Web servers,
etc. Architecture is to be presented in the form of network diagrams, as
mentioned during Week-4 lecture.
• Design a Database schema to store the user entries. You need to present it in
the form of list of DB resources. You should also present in the form of ERD
diagram. Non-relational databases may be modelled as commented JSON or a
table as shown in week 3.
• Design the REST API to support the creation, retrieval, updating, and deletion
of various asset records using the Logic Apps. This design needs to be
presented in the form of UML diagram, as mentioned during Week-5 lecture.
Ideally, your designed solution would integrate the following, but not limited to:
• Static HTML hosting of the content of a web page that interacts with a web
backed through REST calls hosted at App Services, covered in lab 5.
• Hosting of REST endpoints (URIs) which provides service logic and connections
to all necessary elements such as storage.
• Use of Databases for hosting SQL and NoSQL structures.
Note: Marks for design or UX are only covered in the Rubric section ‘Overview of the
designed technical solution’.
Submission:
Students will submit a slide deck which details the designed solution (details below).
Students must follow the below content outline for slides:
• Title Slide: Project name, one line description. Student name, student number.
• Discussion of the technical problem and identification of the issues related to
scalability for the resources used in your project. Note, this is not a description
of the objective of the project, instead it is an appraisal of the technical issues
which may affect traditional solutions and how cloud based systems address
these.
• Solution architecture of the project (Only use resources taught in the module)
• An overview of advanced features that you intend to develop in the final solution.
Note these are use of advanced platform features, not additional buttons etc.
• An assessment of the limitations of the solution
• Assessment of Scalability of your designed solution
• Concluding comments, such as how this solution can be improved, what are
design limitations which can be improved? How solution can be useful for
commercial purpose? Is there any ethical comments?
• References
• Submission Checklist: Appendix III.
Please submit this checklist at the end of the PowerPoint slide deck. Checklist
slide will not be counted in the 15 slides limit.
Slides should be produced in the PowerPoint format and will need to be uploaded to
the relevant assessment area on Blackboard. Your presentation should not exceed
more than 15 slides. Slide notes and slides after slide 15, will not be assessed.
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Coursework 2 – Project [50%]
Released: Week-1
Submission Deadline: 9
th January, 2026
Feedback Date: 30th January, 2026
Related Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of modern cloud development,
techniques and practice and how it may be leveraged to address related
challenges.
2. Comprehend administrative aspects related to cloud native development such
as pricing concerns and access control.
3. Autonomously and independently identify deficiencies when interacting with a
range of architectures and deployment paradigms, leveraging knowledge of
these deficiencies to improve future practice.
Implementation of design:
Implement, deploy, and test the solution designed in CW1. This should be
implemented and deployed using the Microsoft Azure cloud platform taught and used
within the practical exercises associated with this module.
The developed solution should leverage a range of cloud native technologies and
concepts as taught within the module and module materials. These include the
following, but not limited to:
• Implement the solution based on the design produced in Part-1
• Use scalable cloud native storage for storing binary blob data, such as files
• Leverage a cloud native NoSQL database to store metadata
• Design the REST API to support the creation, retrieval, updating, and deletion
of various asset records using the Logic Apps
• Create endpoint URIs that will store images and metadata.
• Implement CI/CD using GiT.
• Add advanced services, such as Azure App Monitor, App Insights, etc that are
covered in labs.
Submission:
Each student will individually submit 5 mins video of the built solution:
• A video where the student provides 5-minute maximum walk-through of the
developed, tested and deployed solution.
o This video should be used to showcase the functionality of the solution
and show its deployment to Azure.
o You should present all of the used Azure resources.
o Do not run through slides of Part-1 during the video.
o If there is no certain excuse, the video should include you (turn camera
on, if possible).
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• You should present following, but not limited to:
o Your running application, where you would perform CRUD operation
using RESTful APIs. Uploading, editing, and deleting functions should be
working to get maximum marks. You will still get marks if the solution is
partially completed.
o Your backend Azure resources, logic apps, functions, DB, CI/CD
functionality.
o URIs referring to the Azure resources which are used for CRUD.
o Clearly mention which advanced features you have used, and show their
working. Also mention if solution has no advanced features added.
• Please use Panopto Capture to record your video screencast - accessed by
clicking the 'Panopto' link from the menu on the left of the Blackboard site.
While Panopto Capture is preferred, several free tools are available to support
the dual recording feature – computer screen and presenter -
(e.g., https://screencast-o-matic.com/).
• Please refer to the University's Panopto support pages for information on Using
Panopto Capture and Submitting to a Panopto Student Video Assignment.
Related Learning Outcomes:
1. Assess the concepts behind a range of cloud native development techniques
and critically evaluate when to apply these paradigms to realisation of solutions.
2. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of modern cloud development,
techniques and practice and how it may be leveraged to address related
challenges.
3. Comprehend administrative aspects related to cloud native development such
as pricing concerns and access control.
4. Autonomously and independently identify deficiencies when interacting with a
range of architectures and deployment paradigms, leveraging knowledge of
these deficiencies to improve future practice.
Time Penalties: These deductions are from rubric section ‘Video Quality and
Presentation’
Within 5 mins – No penalty
> 30sec and < 1min – 10% deduction
>1min and above – 20% deduction
Plagiarism
N.B. Students should be aware of the plagiarism policy of the University and submit
their coursework in accordance with this. Plagiarism is the unattributed copying of the
work of another person, either from a published work or the work of another student. It
is a form of literary theft and is not permitted under any circumstances. Plagiarism is
regarded by the University as a very serious offence and subject to formal disciplinary
proceedings. See [5] for more details.
I declare that this is all my own work. Any material I have referred to has been
accurately referenced and any contribution of Artificial Intelligence technology has
been fully acknowledged. I understand the importance of academic integrity and have
read and understood the University’s General Regulation: Student Academic Integrity
and the Academic Misconduct Procedure. I understand that I must not upload my work
before, during or after submission to any unapproved plagiarism detectors or answer
sharing platforms, or equivalent, and that only University-approved platforms should
be used.
The assessment criteria for coursework 2 and rubric is presented as an appendix to
this document.
References
[1] “Ulster University Student Guide.” [Online]. Available:
https://www.ulster.ac.uk/connect/guide.
[2] IEEE, “Manuscript Templates for Conference Proceedings.” [Online]. Available:
https://www.ieee.org/conferences_events/conferences/publishing/templates.ht
ml.
[3] IEEE, “IEEE Citation Reference.” [Online]. Available:
https://www.ieee.org/documents/ieeecitationref.pdf.
[4] Mendeley Ltd, “Mendeley Citation Manager.” [Online]. Available:
https://www.mendeley.com/.
[5] https://www.ulster.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/152218/Plagiarism Policy.pdf.pdf
Appendix I – assessment criteria coursework 1
0%-39%
(Fail)
40%-49% (3rd) 50%-59% (2.2) 60%-69% (2.1) 70%-79% (1st) 80%-100% (High 1st) Total
CW1
Poor,
Insufficient,
Incorrect
Basic, Weak, Flawed Limited, Inconsistent,
Unmanaged
Good, Consistent, Controlled Excellent, Comprehensive,
Reflective
Outstanding, Insightful,
Professional
Problem
Definition and
Discussion
Little
description
of the overall
problem was
provided;
poor
justification
of why a
cloud model
needs to be
adopted.
There was insufficient
explanation of the issue, as
well as inadequate
justification for why a cloud based model should be
implemented.
Moderate description
of the overall problem
was provided,
adequate justification
presented of why a
cloud solution needs
to be developed.
A sufficient amount of
justification was provided as
to why a cloud-based
solution needs to be
developed, and a good
description of the problem
as a whole was provided.
Good description of the
overall problem with a good
justification of why a cloud
solution needs to be
developed.
Excellent description of the issue
as a whole, along with a full and
comprehensive justification of
why a solution based on the cloud
ought to be developed.
20%
Limited
critical
appraisal of
the use of
cloud
technologies.
A constrained and selective
analysis of the use of cloud
computing technologies.
Adequate critical
appraisal of the use of
cloud technologies
and related patterns.
Appropriate and critical
evaluation of how cloud
technologies and related
patterns are being used in
the solution.
Strong critical appraisal of the
use of cloud technologies,
related patterns, and
architectural components.
An in-depth analysis and
evaluation of how cloud
computing, associated patterns,
and architectural components are
being used.
Overview of the
designed
technical solution
No
justification
for the
choice of
technology
applied.
Justification for the choice of
technology applied to the
problem was minimal.
The technology used
to produce the
solution was
appropriate given the
development
problem.
Given the development
issue, the technology used
to produce the solution was
appropriate, and sufficient
details were provided.
The technology used to
produce the solution was
carefully examined and
logically chosen – given the
development problem.
The technology that was used to
produce the answer was
thoroughly investigated, analysed,
and selected in a logical manner,
along with the reasoning behind
the selection.
40%
No design
presented
Design was poorly informed
and did not incorporate many
clouds native elements.
No wireframes were produced
Moderate effort was
made to incorporate
cloud native
components. The
design was
satisfactorily informed
by cloud native design
patterns.
Cloud native components
were incorporated with an
appropriate amount of
effort. Cloud native design
patterns successfully
informed the design.
Alternative technologies were
examined and excluded
accordingly. A wide range of
cloud native components
were incorporated into the
solution.
Alternative technologies were
investigated, detailed with pro and
cons. The solution included a wide
range of cloud native components
with architecture diagram.
No
meaningful
solution
architecture
was
presented.
A moderate solution
architecture was presented.
An architectural
diagram of the
developed solution
was presented.
Wireframes were
produced
An architectural diagram of
the developed solution was
presented with detailed
cloud components.
Wireframes were produced
The solution architecture was
documented well
incorporating control flows
and software architecture
diagrams. The design of the
solution was considered and
Insights for selection of the
solution and its advantages over
other cloud-based solutions
available in the literature.
Wireframes were produced
justified through cloud native
design patterns.
Wireframes were produced
Assessment of
Limitations
The
limitations of
the solution
were not
enumerated
nor
discussed
adequately.
The limitations of the solution
were discussed without any
reflection
Some limitations of
the solution were
discussed with some
awareness of how to
remedy these
presented.
"-3 limitations of the
solution were discussed with
some awareness of how to
remedy these presented.
A broad appraisal of the
limitations of the solution
were presented. Strategies to
address these were
presented.
A comprehensive analysis of the
constraints imposed by the
solution was provided here.
Presented here are some potential
solutions to these problems.
15%
Assessment of
Scalability
The solution
integrates no
elements to
offer
scalable
operation.
The solution minimally
integrated elements to offer
scalable operation.
Scalability was
partially catered for in
the solution.
Scalability was catered for
most of the resources in the
solution.
Scalability was well catered
for with multiple cloud native
elements applied to achieve
this.
Scalability was effectively
addressed by employing a number
of cloud-native components
throughout the development
process.
15%
Concluding
comments
No reflection
was applied
to the
solution, its
functionality,
limitations
and potential
applicability.
The proposed solution, its
functionality, its limitations,
and its potential applicability
were all given some
reflections
Meaningful reflection
was applied to the
solution, its
functionality,
limitations, and
potential applicability.
Variety of meaningful
reflection was applied to the
solution, its functionality,
limitations, and potential
applicability.
Insightful reflection was
applied to the solution, its
functionality, limitations and
potential applicability.
Weaknesses were identified
and improvements were
suggested.
The solution, its functionality, its
limitations, and its potential
applicability were all given careful
consideration in this in-depth
analysis. It was determined what
the problems were, and some
potential solutions were
proposed.
5%
Referencing No
referencing.
Inadequate or incorrect
referencing.
Only few references
provide which doesn’t
relate to the solution
Relatable references
provided
Correct and appropriate
referencing.
Correct and appropriate
referencing and within document
citation.
5%
Appendix II – assessment criteria coursework 2
0%-39% (Fail) 40%-49% (3rd) 50%-59% (2.2) 60%-69% (2.1) 70%-79% (1st) 80%-100% (High 1st)
Total
CW2 Poor, Insufficient,
Incorrect Basic, Weak, Flawed Limited, Inconsistent,
Unmanaged
Good, Consistent,
Controlled
Excellent,
Comprehensive,
Reflective
Outstanding, Insightful,
Professional
Implementation
Incomplete or
incorrect
implementation. Key
components are
missing, non functional, or
improperly deployed.
Basic
implementation with
significant issues or
missing components.
Adequate
implementation with
most components
functional, though
minor errors may
exist.
Comprehensive
implementation with all
major components
functional and well integrated.
Detailed and highly
effective
implementation with all
components seamlessly
integrated and
functional.
Exceptional and
innovative
implementation with all
components expertly
integrated and
functional.
35%
Use of Azure
Resources
Poor or incorrect use
of Azure resources.
Key services are
missing or non functional.
Some Azure
resources used, but
implementation is
flawed or
incomplete.
Adequate use of
Azure resources with
most components
correctly deployed
and functional.
Effective use of Azure
resources with all
components correctly
deployed and well integrated.
Excellent use of Azure
resources with all
components flawlessly
deployed and
integrated.
Masterful use of Azure
resources with flawless
deployment and
integration.
35%
Use of Advanced
Features
Little to no attempt to
integrate advanced
features. Features are
non-functional or
incorrectly
implemented.
Minimal integration
of advanced
features, with
limited functionality.
Some integration of
advanced features,
with basic
functionality.
Effective integration of
advanced features with
good functionality.
Advanced features are
expertly integrated and
fully functional,
significantly enhancing
the solution.
Advanced features
integrated at an expert
level, adding significant
value.
20%
Video Quality and
Presentation
Poorly structured
video, unclear, lacks
key elements. May
not appear in video.
Somewhat clear
video but may be
poorly structured or
lack essential
content.
Clear video that
presents the solution
adequately but may
lack depth.
Well-structured and
clear video, presenting
the solution effectively.
Highly professional
video, clearly
structured, within the
time limit.
Exemplary video with
clear, well-structured
presentation, highly
professional.
10%
Appendix III. Coursework 1 Submission Checklist
Before submitting, make sure you have addressed the following:
General
• Did you include a title slide with project name, one-line description, your name, and student number?
• Is your submission in PowerPoint format and within 15 slides (excluding references)?
Problem & Context
• Did you discuss the problem you are solving?
• Did you identify issues related to scalability of resources in your project?
Solution Design
• Did you include a solution architecture diagram using only Azure resources?
• Did you design and present a multimedia hosting webpage layout (wireframe or design diagram)?
• Did you include a network/architecture diagram showing compute, storage, networking, etc.?
• Did you design a database schema (list of resources and/or ERD diagram) for storing user entries?
• Did you design the REST API for CRUD operations and present it in a UML diagram?
• Did you integrate (or at least propose integration of):
o Static HTML hosting of a webpage frontend?
o REST endpoints for service logic and storage connections?
o Use of both SQL and NoSQL database structures?
Critical Evaluation
• Did you provide an overview of advanced features you intend to develop in the final solution?
• Did you include an assessment of limitations of your designed solution?
• Did you include an assessment of scalability (horizontal/vertical scaling, autoscaling, etc.)?
• Did you justify why you selected specific Azure services over alternatives?
Conclusion & References
• Did you include concluding comments summarising your design?
• Did you provide references to sources, frameworks, or Azure documentation you used?
✅ If you can tick all these boxes, your submission is likely to meet the expectations.
Please submit this checklist at the end of the PowerPoint slide deck. Checklist slide will not be counted in the 15 slides limit.
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