Creating a Java Client WebObjects Application

Overview of Java Client

Advantages of Java

Java Client Architecture

• Data Synchronization Between Client and Server

Java Client as a WebObjects Application

Java Client Layers and Classes

• Client Interface and Control Layers

• The Distribution Layer
  • Client Distribution Classes

  • Server Distribution Classes

Tutorial

• Requirements

What Goes Into the StudioManager Application

Creating the StudioManager Project

• Using the Wizard
  • Creating a Model

  • Selecting the Application Template

• Client Files
  • The Nib File

  • The Interface Controller

• Server Files
  • The WOJavaClientApplet Component

  • Other Server Files

• Assigning Primary Keys

• Removing Primary and Foreign Keys as Class Properties

• Formatting Currency Values and Dates

• Adding Action Methods

• Testing the Interface

• Building the Application

• Running a Java Client Application

• What if It Doesn't Work?

• Adding Movies to the Application

• Creating a Master-Detail Interface

Putting the Finishing Touches on Your Model

Adding Behavior to Your Enterprise Objects

• Specifying Custom Enterprise Object Classes

• Generating Source Files

• Implementing Custom Behavior for Your Classes
  • Distributing Business Logic in Java Client Applications

  • Writing Derived Methods

  • Providing Default Values for Newly Inserted Objects

  • Invoking Server Methods Remotely

  • Controlling the User Interface

Advanced Tasks

Debugging Java Client WebObjects Applications

• Debugging Server Code

• Debugging Client Code

• Adding Client-side Subprojects

• Adding Interface Controller Subclasses and Nib Files

• Adding Web Components (with Interface Controllers)

• Manual Adjustments to Java Client Projects

Enterprise Objects Framework Concepts

Note to Oracle Users

What is an Enterprise Object?

What is a Model?

What are EODisplayGroups and EOEditingContexts?

What is an Association?

When Do You Use a Custom Enterprise Object Class?

Adding Behavior to Enterprise Objects

Glossary