IBM RAD (Rational Application Developer)

Recommended Duration:
2 Days
Version:
RAD 6.0. Complete coverage of the Visual Editor GUI for Applet creation will add a full day to the course (3 days).
Benefits
Participants will learn how to code Java using the IBM Eclipse toolset provided by IBM's RAD tool.
Audience
Experienced Java developers needing to use IBM RAD and WSAD or VisualAge for Java developers who need to migrate to IBM RAD.
Prerequisites
Students must have programming experience or training. Prior limited experience with or training in Java is assumed. Knowledge of object-oriented programming concepts is required.
Major Topics
  • WebSphere Overview
  • Eclipse Project introduction
  • Developer components
  • Upgraded standards support
  • Workbench features and shortcuts
  • Web Tools
  • Java Perspective and Editor
  • Data Perspective and Wizards
  • Database connections: DB2, Oracle, Sybase, or MS SQL Server
  • XML Perspective, Editor, Deployment
  • MVC Application Creation
  • Teams: Clear Case, CVS, or PVCS
  • Local history
  • Local and Distributed Debugging
  • Code Refactoring
  • Java Beans
  • Applications
  • Servlets and JSPs
  • JSP Custom Tags
  • J2EE Perspective and EJBs
  • Visual Editor
  • Migration from WSAD or VisualAge for Java
Exercises
There are eight hands-on exercises and three optional exercises.