Google Web Toolkit (GWT)

Course: GWT1

Duration: 2 Days

Level: I

Course Summary

This course teaches students how to create Web front-ends using the GWT. The student will learn how to create web pages using GWT widgets using Java, Eclipse, and CSS. In addition, command line project creation and testing of GWT applications is included. Starting with code development through compiling Java artifacts into optimized JavaScript for all major browsers is demonstrated in practical workshops. This course provides a foundation in developing front-end modules with GWT widgets, panels, events and other facilities provided by Google. Debugging and performance considerations are also addressed.

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Topics Covered In This Course

The Big Picture

What is GWT?
Tools
Libraries
Java packages emulated by GWT

Creating a GWT Project

Project Structure
Hosted versus Web Mode
Testing the project
The starter GWT User Interface
GWT.xml contents
HTML contents
onModuleLoad

Designing an Application

GWT functionality
Widget usage (Panels, tables, Buttons, Input Box)
User Interface considerations
Timers

Build the User Interface in Java

FlexTable creation
Horizontal Panels
Vertical Panels
Using the RootPanel
div setup in HTML
History frames
Setting focus
Debug the application
Testing with Ant

Managing Events on the Client

Event Handler Interfaces
Mouse Events
Inner class usage
Button Events
Keyboard Events
Input validation
Testing events

Code Functionality in the Client

Data structure
UI dynamics of adding and deleting rows in a panel
Timer implementation
Business Object usage
GWT Random class
GWT NumberFormat class
GWT DateTimeFormat class

Debugging the Application

Setup
Debugging variations with browser refresh
Command line debugging
Eclipse run configurations

Applying Styles

Overview
Theme settings
GWT class widgets style association
Setting a style in Java
Style setting for panels
Styling number columns
Secondary style usage
HTML attribute styling via Java
Adding images

Deploying the Application

Compiling Java into JavaScript
Generated files
Using Ant build
Deploying to a Web Server
Performance considerations

What You Can Expect

At the end of the course, students will be able to:

Understand how to use the GWT to build Web User interfaces.
Understand GWT infrastructure, projects and code artifacts.
Setup a development environment for GWT and Eclipse.
Use GWT widgets, panels, images, events, and handlers to build forms.
Use GWT Utility and framework classes.
Troubleshoot Java and the generated JavaScript.
Incorporate CSS and GWT Themes.

Who Should Take This Course

This course is designed for Web developers, programmers, and project managers.

Recommended Prerequisites

Experience in the following areas is required:

Six months experience with the Java programming language
Basic understanding HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Training Style

Lecture (50%) / Workshop (50%)

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Related Courses

Code	Course Title	Duration	Level
GWTA	Advanced GWT	3 Days	II	Details
EXTGWT	Ext GWT Design and Development	2 Days	II	Details

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