Class overview :

Class goals :

Learn to create and use modules in GWT, own or external.
Learn to use advanced panels, more widgets, trees in GWT.
Learn to use RichTextArea for styled editing in GWT.
Learn to use CSS styling of GWT Widgets.
Learn to develop own composite widgets.
Learn to develop and execute tests and benchmarks in GWT.
Discover the GWT’s Java Emulator, its capabilities and limitations.
Learn to use GWT’s DOM management.
Learn to use JSON within GWT.
Learn to retrieve and show external URLs in GWT forms.
Learn the mechanics of integrating Javascript with Java.
Learn advanced connectivity mechanisms, polling and related concepts.
Learn some best practices on performance and avoiding pit falls.

Content of Training Google Web Toolkit / Advanced

Class Outline

1. Using Modules in GWT
   1. GWT Modules
   2. Using External Modules
   3. Modularizing An Application
   4. Deferred Binding
   5. Multiple-Module Applications
   6. Code Splitting
2. More on GWT User Interfaces
   1. Using ToggleButton and PushButton
   2. Using DecoratorPanel
   3. Using AbsolutePanel
   4. Using HTMLPanel
   5. Using FocusPanel
   6. Using HorizontalSplitPanel and VerticalSplitPanel
   7. Using StackPanel
   8. Using TabPanel
   9. The DeckPanel
   10. Using TabPanel
   11. Using Menus via a MenuBar
   12. Using a Tree Widget
   13. Using SuggestBox
   14. GWT RichTextArea Editing
   15. FormPanel
   16. Using DeferredCommand
3. GWT UiBinder and SafeHtml
   1. What is UiBinder?
   2. UiBinder Benefits
   3. UiBinder Templates
   4. Creating a UiBinder in Eclipse
   5. What Is SafeHtml?
4. Styling with CSS in GWT
   1. Syling with CSS in GWT
   2. GWT Visual Themes
   3. Styling Widgets in GWT
   4. Associating CSS Files with a Module
   5. Dependent Style in Widgets
   6. More ClientBundle Elements: CSS Resources, Data Resources, and External Resources
5. Creating Composite GWT Widgets
   1. Custom GWT Widgets
   2. Composite GWT Widgets
   3. Developing Composite Widgets
   4. Using Composite Widgets
6. Testing and Debugging GWT Modules in GWT
   1. Testing and Debugging GWT Modules
   2. Unit Testing Concepts
   3. The JUnit Test Framework
   4. Writing a JUnit Test Case
   5. GWT Unit Testing with GWTTestCase
   6. Running junitCreator
   7. Testing Asynchronous Code
   8. GWT System Testing
   9. GWT User Interface Testing
7. More Server Integration Options in GWT
   1. More Server Integration Options in GWT
   2. Using HTTP Requests
   3. Manipulating an XML DOM
   4. Integrating Using JSON
8. GWT JavaScript Native Interface
   1. GWT JavaScript Native Interface
   2. Defining JSNI Methods
   3. Sharing Data between JavaScript and Java
   4. Talking to the Browser via JSNI
   5. Using External JavaScript
   6. Using a JavaScriptObject in GWT
   7. Java Callbacks from External JavaScript
   8. Using External Libraries
9. Advanced GWT Connectivity
   1. Stateful and Stateless Servers
   2. Using Stateful Servers
   3. Handling Exceptions
10. Client-Side RPC Architecture in GWT
    1. Client-Side RPC Architecture
    2. Client-Side Pull versus Push
    3. Polling Protocols
11. GWT Best Practices
    1. Security Issues
    2. Performance Concerns
    3. Internationalization in GWT
    4. GWT Pitfalls and Issues
    5. Testing Practices for GWT
    6. Bandwidth-Sensitive Applications