Visual InterDev 6

This series is designed to introduce users to the Visual InterDev web-based application development environment. The basics of Visual InterDev are discussed, including views and controls, database interaction, and client and server directory structures. Implementation of HTML elements is discussed in detail, including using dynamic HTML and scripting to add interactive content. This series also covers how to use Java, ActiveX, and database connections within a Web site, using Query Designer to retrieve and update data, and using active server objects, design-time controls, scriptlets, and the document object model. The series provides information on testing a debugging a Visual InterDev program, site management strategies, and effective site layout and design.

Syllabus

LEARNING THE BASICS

Introduces users to the Visual InterDev interface and application creation. At the end of this section, users will create a new Web project and add HTML pages.

• Introduction to Visual InterDev
• Visual InterDev Views and Controls
• Other Visual InterDev Components
• Using Visual InterDev with Databases
• Creating an Application
• Viewing InterDev Results

USING HTML

Presents the visual Web development environment. This section shows how to insert, position, and set properties for HTML elements and script objects using InterDev's editing and outline tools, including the Cascading Style Sheets editor. It also introduces the scripting statement completion feature.

• InterDev's Development Environment
• Adding Controls and Objects
• Working with Code and Script
• Using Design View
• Linking and Positioning HTML Elements
• Using Style Sheets

DYNAMIC CONTENT

Explains how to use dynamic HTML and scripting to add interactive content to Web pages.

• Introduction to Client-Side Scripting
• Using Client-Side Scripting
• Overview of VBScript
• Using VBScript
• Overview of Dynamic HTML
• Using Dynamic Content
• Introduction to Server-Side Scripting
• Building Active Server Pages
• Using Server-Side Scripting

OBJECTS AND DATABASES

Introduces the use of Java, ActiveX, and database connections within a web site.

• Introduction to Java and ActiveX
• Connecting with a Database
• Using the Query Designer
• Using the ActiveX Data Object

DATABASE INTERACTION

Explains how to use the Query Designer to retrieve and update information in the database.

• Connecting with the Query Designer
• Creating a Query
• Customizing Query Columns
• Customizing Query Grids
• Changing Database Contents

ACTIVE SERVER PAGES

Introduces the active server object and explains how to use active server objects.

• Making Active Server Pages Active
• The Request Object
• The Response Object
• The Session and Application Objects
• The Server Object

CONTROLS AND SCRIPTS

Explains design-time controls, scriptlets and the document object model.

• Introduction to Design-Time Controls
• Design-Time Controls with Databases
• The Document Object Model
• A Database-Driven Application: Part 1
• A Database-Driven Application: Part 2

TESTING AND DEBUGGING

Introduces the tools for debugging applications.

• Debugging Applications
• Debugging Variables
• Viewing Other Debugging Information
• Handling Errors

MANAGEMENT AND DESIGN

Introduces the management of work and the design of user interfaces for web sites.

• Introducing the Link View
• Using the Link View
• Managing Time and Effort
• Effective User Interface Design
• Using the Site Designer
• Designing Site Navigation
• Effective Layout and Forms

Qualifications

Qualification: Printable Transcript

On completion of this course you may print a transcript off as evidence of your progression throughout the course.

Requirements for Entry

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Study Options

If you do not have Internet access, or would prefer to study this course via the traditional paper/postal based study method, you can find more information on the course by clicking on the link below.

Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 40 hrs.