InterSystems Zen

Overview

This course teaches programmers how to use InterSystems Zen™ technology, Caché's dynamic, component-based web application framework. Students will learn client-side and server-side programming as well as how to control the look and feel of Zen web sites. The course focuses on hands-on learning and experimentation with students producing their own customized web application.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite	Recommendation
Caché Object Script	Essential
HTML & JavaScript	Essential
CSS	Useful

 Agenda

• Introduction
  • What is Zen?
  • Quick-start
• Zen Basics
  • Zen pages & applications
  • Templates
  • Layout
  • Style
  • Sessions & data
  • Runtime Expressions
• Data Sources
  • Data Source components
  • Providing data
  • Customizing <tablePane>
• Methods
  • Method types
  • Programmatically add components
• Forms & MVC
  • Forms
  • Manually providing data
  • Validation
  • MVC
  • Data Model
  • Adaptor
  • <dynaForm>
• Other Features
  • SVG & Meters
  • Charts
  • Modals, WIndows, and Dialogs
  • Zen Reports
  • Custom Components