Introduction to IBM Lotus Domino 8.5 XPages

This course focuses on the fundamentals needed to begin building applications using XPages, such as creating a new XPage, creating a custom control, binding an XPage to a document, using @Functions in an XPage, configuring server and client-side data validation, and troubleshooting issues when working with XPages.

The format of this workshop is hands-on training in a facilitated, self-paced format. This means that you will work through the hands-on exercises at your own pace. This is different from pure self-paced learning because a facilitator will work with you to assist you with any questions or problems that you may have, as well as validate your progress through the training to ensure that all critical learning objectives have been met.

By design, this training requires the learner to act as a technical troubleshooter. To get the most out of this training, expect to:

• Complete the many hands-on exercises that mimic the real world and therefore require decision making and perhaps even some trial and error.
• Encounter errors or other unexpected issues that further prepare you for your work with this product.
• Apply (and further develop) your research skills and familiarity with the product documentation and other important information resources.

This is an intermediate course intended for Lotus Domino application developers who already have a solid foundation building custom applications using Domino Designer.

Lesson 1: Getting started with XPages

• Beginning to learn about XPages
• Exploring an application enhanced using XPages
• Examining XPages in IBM Lotus Domino Designer
• Copying Over and Configuring the Time-Off Requests Application on your test server
• Learning about IBM Lotus Domino Designer resources and settings related to XPages
• Exploring the Time-Off Requests Application
• Creating an XPage and Examining its Source Code

Lesson 2: Working with Custom Controls

• Creating a Custom Control
• Adding an Action to a Control
• Inserting a Custom Control onto an XPage
• Creating Another Custom Control
• Binding a Custom Control to a Data Source and Setting Advanced Properties
• Working with @Functions in Controls
• Modifying the Advanced Properties for a Custom Control

Lesson 3: Applying Advanced Concepts to XPages and Custom Controls

• Configuring Data Validation and Error Management
• Adding a Style Sheet to an XPage
• Working with Properties for Controls
• Configuring a Search Using a Scoped Variable
• Working with Themes in XPages