PowerBuilder* Workshop

LENGTH OF COURSE:
5 Days

DESCRIPTION: This course provides a comprehensive evaluation of the PowerBuilder Rapid Application Development (RAD) Tool. Students will gain the skills necessary to build applications with this powerful development tool. Each student will design, build and create EXEcutables that will run on their workstation.

With the growth of GUI based computing, PowerBuilder is regarded as an industry leader. See how your organization can benefit from RAD. In addition to learning PowerBuilder, students will evaluate interfaces to various database products, including: DB2, SYBASE, Oracle, and others.

PREREQUISITES: Some knowledge of Personal Computers, Application Program Development, and Microsoft Windows.

INSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES: A combination of Lecture, Demonstrations, and Labs (when/where available).

AUDIENCE

This course is designed for Programmers, Users, Technicians, and Managers that need to become proficient with the use of the PowerBuilder product.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Client/Server Technology
  • What is Rapid Application Development?
  • Overview of RAD Products, including:
    • VisualAge
    • Visual C++
    • Visual Basic
    • PowerBuilder
  • Evaluate the Pros and Cons of each product
  • Introduction PowerBuilder Environment, including:
    • PowerPainters
    • Events and Scripts
    • Functions
    • PowerBar
    • ToolBars
    • PowerBuilder Windows
    • PowerBuilder Help
  • Working with the database Tool
    • Creating Tables
    • Using SQL to process tables
    • SQL Facilities
    • Building Relationships
    • Advanced database Facilities
    • Access to Server databases


  • Using the Applications Object
  • Building Windows
  • Creating DataWindows
  • Placement of DataWindows on Windows
  • Enhanced Window Facilities
  • PowerScript Overview
  • Objects and Controls
  • Reports and Report Functions
  • Building complete applications
  • Creating the EXE file
  • Installing the Application
  • How does PowerBuilder interface in a Client/Server Environment
* PowerBuilder is a trademark of the Powersoft Corporation.

FROM OUR STUDENT EVALUATIONS...
"Jeff is a great instructor!"

Linda Logan
Liberty Mutual Insurance

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