This class is designed to meet the needs of PowerBuilder programmers who want to be proficient in building applications using the PowerBuilder Foundation Classes. In this course, students learn and understand how to use the PFC as a foundation for client-server applications. In addition, best practices in PFC design will be discussed. This class is delivered in a hands-on, lab-based approach with many examples followed by in-depth exercises. Previous exposure to PowerBuilder is required for enrollment. Knowledge of foundation class programming would be advantageous, but not required.
This course is designed for any PowerBuilder programmer who needs to learn the process in building PowerBuilder applications using the foundation classes.> Programmers > System analysts > System architects
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:> Understand the basics of foundation class programming > Know how to use the PFC to build PowerBuilder applications > Understand the strategies for extending the PFC > Create new custom PFC services
Definition of service based programmingService based programming modelsImplementing Application servicesImplementing DataWindow servicesImplementing Window servicesImplementing Utility servicesCustom data caching services (Optional 8 Hours)Extend the PFCWriting custom services
Six months programming in PowerBuilder
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