Course Details

Course Code: WSAD5C1

Course Title: Introduction to WebSphere 5 for Domino Developers
Units: 12
Duration: 3 classroom equivalent days
Discussion Access: 4 months¹

1. Up to 12 months access when purchased as part of a Curriculum Package.

Summary Description

TLCC's Introduction to WebSphere Studio 5 course will teach any programmer or developer with basic Java skills how to use WebSphere Studio. This introductory distance learning course will train any developer with a basic knowledge of Java to use WebSphere Studio to create, test, and debug Java applications, web pages, servlets and JavaServer Pages. This course will help you make the jump into WebSphere and is ideal for just about everyone who wants to advance their career and get certified as an "IBM Certified Associate Developer."

Simply download TLCC's WebSphere course onto your home or office computer (or both!), then complete it any time, anywhere. It's quick and easy and incredibly cost-effective!

• Learn how to develop J2EE applications using WebSphere Studio 5
• Use WebSphere Studio 5 to develop, test, and debug Java applications
• Understand the J2EE multi-tier application model and the Model-View-Controller design pattern
• Create and test WebSphere Servlets and JavaServer Pages
• Create and test web pages
• And much, much more!

Installed as a plug-in to WebSphere Studio, Introduction to WebSphere Studio 5 is completely integrated with WebSphere Studio. You view the lessons in WebSphere Studio and then use WebSphere Studio to do the many live demonstrations and activities included in the course. Instructor help is a click away via a web browser.

After completing this course and gaining some experience with WebSphere Studio you should be prepared to take the certification exam to become a IBM Certified Associate Developer on WebSphere Studio, V5.

Audience and Prerequisites

Experienced developers with a basic understanding of the Java programming language.

System Requirements

The system requirements for this course are:

• WebSphere Studio 5
• A current web browser
• Access to the Internet

Course Modules

Module 1 - Introduction to WebSphere Studio

In this module, you learn about WebSphere Studio and how to use this integrated development environment to develop, test and debug Java and Web based applications. Learn to use the different WebSphere Studio perspectives to support role-based development. Use the wizards to create projects, packages, classes and web pages. Learn how to use WebSphere Studio's editors to open, modify and save changes to project resources like web pages and Java class files. Use the Java Code Debugger to test and debug Java code and use the built-in WebSphere test server to test a Java servlet.

• Learn about WSAD's integrated development environment
• Install and start WSAD
• Use WSAD's on-line help resources
• Learn how to import and export projects into and out of WSAD
• Identify the main parts of the WSAD workbench, views and editor areas
• Understand how Java code and other application resources are organized into a WSAD project
• Identify the different types of WSAD projects
• Learn how the different WSAD perspectives support role-based development
• Identify and learn how to use the different WSAD perspectives
• Use the Web perspective to create and maintain web sites
• Use the Page Designer editor to create and edit web pages
• Learn how to use, resize and relocate WSAD views
• Learn how to use WSAD editors to open, modify and save changes to project resources
• Learn how to associate a file type with an external editor
• Use WSAD wizards to create a project, package and class
• Access and change Java Build Path settings
• Use the refactoring tool to move and rename Java class files
• Learn about and use the development tools which are available in the Java perspective
• Use the Java Browsing perspective
• Learn how to use and set preferences for the Java editor
• Use the WSAD content assist and quick fix features to speed code development and reduce code entry errors
• Locate and resolve compile-time errors
• Learn how to preview and test web pages and Java applications
• Use the Java Code Debugger to test and debug Java code
• Use the built-in WebSphere test server to test a Java servlet

Module 2 - Introduction to Programming in J2EE

What is J2EE? This module provides definitions and descriptions for the J2EE architecture, application model and application platform. The components of the J2EE architecture are listed and described. The Model, View, Controller (MVC) design architecture is defined and demonstrated.

• Learn about the J2EE multi-tier application model
• Learn the components in the J2EE architecture
• Understand the compliance requirements for a J2EE application platform
• Learn how to use WSAD to create a J2EE Enterprise Application project
• Learn how to use WSAD to create Servlet, JSP and EJB components
• Learn the Model, View, Controller (MVC) application design pattern
• Understand how the MVC application design pattern maps to the J2EE multi-tier application model
• Explore the MVC design pattern in an example application

Module 3 - Introduction to Java Servlet Architecture

Java servlets are a primary component in the J2EE architecture. They provide the developer with a server-side programming environment which can be used to respond to requests, access data and process results. In this lesson you will learn what a servlet is, how to create a servlet and how to interact with a web browser to receive requests and send responses. Learn how to debug a servlet using WebSphere Studio's debugging tools.

• Learn what servlets are and where they fit in MVC design
• Understand the servlet execution model
• Implement the primary methods of the HttpServlet class
• Learn how to initialize servlets
• Use the web.xml configuration file to configure a servlet
• Program a servlet to send an HTML page to a browser
• Program a servlet to create an XML response
• Program a servlet to add a cookie to a browser
• Learn to read the values from input fields on a form
• Program a servlet to access CGI variables
• Program a servlet to read cookies
• Debug a servlet using WSAD

Module 4 - Introduction to JavaServer Pages

In this module, you learn about JavaServer Pages and when to use them. Learn about the different JSP coding elements including directive elements, action elements, declaration elements, expression elements and scriptlets. Learn how to leverage the presentation strengths of JSPs in an MVC design. Learn how to forward a request from a servlet to a JSP using the RequestDispatcher interface. Discover the differences between versions 1.1 and 1.2 of the JavaServer Page specification and how to create a JSP for either version. Use the WebSphere Studio debugging tools to debug the Java code on a JSP.

• Learn what JavaServer Pages (JSPs) are and where they fit in MVC design
• Understand how JSPs are executed
• Learn when to use a JSP
• Learn how to submit a form to a JSP for processing
• Use template text in a JSP
• Create a JSP using the WSAD wizard
• Add HTML and Java hidden comments to a JSP
• Use JSP Directive elements to import Java packages and include external files
• Use JSP Action elements to include a JavaBean and to set and get properties of the bean
• Use Declaration elements to declare Java variables
• Use Expression elements to create Java expressions
• Learn how to create a Java scriptlet on a JSP page
• Learn how to use Implied objects on a JSP to get access to input field variables on a form
• Learn how to leverage the presentation strengths of JSPs in an MVC design
• Learn when to use a JSP instead of a servlet and when to use them together
• Learn how to forward a request from a servlet to a JSP using the RequestDispatcher interface
• Learn the differences between version 1.1 and 1.2 of the JavaServer Page specifications
• Debug a JSP using WSAD

Module 6 - Additional Exam Topics

This module covers topics you may find on the 285 exam (Developing with IBM WebSphere Studio, V5.0). Passing this exam will enable you to become certified as a IBM Certified Associate Developer on WebSphere Studio, V5. If you are not studying for this exam you can skip this module.