Description

Introduction

OpenEdge by Progress is a powerful development platform designed to build, deploy, and manage scalable applications with ease. It enables developers to create dynamic, enterprise-level applications that are efficient, secure, and highly performant. Mastering Progress: Building Scalable Applications with OpenEdge is a course that explores the essential tools and techniques for leveraging OpenEdge’s full potential. From database management to application development, you’ll learn how to build and scale applications that meet the demands of modern enterprises.

This course provides hands-on experience in using OpenEdge’s advanced features, including its integrated development environment (IDE), built-in database management system, and the ABL (Advanced Business Language). You will gain insights into optimizing your applications, deploying them in a distributed environment, and ensuring they are scalable and maintainable.

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of software development concepts and programming languages.
• Familiarity with relational databases and SQL is beneficial.
• Prior experience with any development platform or language will be helpful but not necessary.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to OpenEdge
   1.1 What is OpenEdge?
   1.2 Core Features of OpenEdge
   1.3 Setting Up OpenEdge Development Environment
   1.4 Key Components of the OpenEdge Platform
2. Getting Started with ABL (Advanced Business Language)
   2.1 Understanding the ABL Syntax and Structure
   2.2 Writing Your First ABL Application
   2.3 Using OpenEdge IDE for ABL Development
   2.4 Debugging and Troubleshooting ABL Code
3. OpenEdge Database Management
   3.1 Introduction to OpenEdge Database System
   3.2 Creating and Managing Databases in OpenEdge(Ref: Building Robust PHP Applications with Nusphere PhpED: Tools and Techniques)
   3.3 Optimizing Database Performance with Indexing and Caching
   3.4 Implementing Data Integrity and Security Features
4. Building Scalable Applications with OpenEdge
   4.1 Designing Scalable Architecture for OpenEdge Applications
   4.2 Handling Large Volumes of Data Efficiently
   4.3 Best Practices for Scalability and Performance
   4.4 Load Balancing and Distributed Processing
5. User Interface Design in OpenEdge
   5.1 Building Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) with OpenEdge
   5.2 Implementing Responsive Web Interfaces
   5.3 Integrating OpenEdge with Modern Frontend Frameworks
   5.4 User Experience (UX) Design Principles
6. Web Services and APIs in OpenEdge
   6.1 Understanding Web Services in OpenEdge
   6.2 Building RESTful APIs with OpenEdge
   6.3 Consuming External Web Services in OpenEdge Applications
   6.4 Integrating OpenEdge Applications with Third-party Systems
7. Optimizing OpenEdge Applications
   7.1 Identifying Performance Bottlenecks in OpenEdge Applications
   7.2 Profiling and Tuning Applications for Speed
   7.3 Memory Management and Garbage Collection
   7.4 Efficient Data Access and Query Optimization
8. Application Deployment and Maintenance
   8.1 Deploying OpenEdge Applications to Production Environments
   8.2 Managing and Monitoring OpenEdge Applications(Ref: Data Security in Hive: Control and Analyze Large Datasets Effectively)
   8.3 Backup, Recovery, and Disaster Recovery Planning
   8.4 Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD) for OpenEdge
9. Security in OpenEdge Applications
   9.1 Implementing Authentication and Authorization in OpenEdge
   9.2 Data Encryption and Secure Communication
   9.3 Protecting OpenEdge Applications from Security Threats
   9.4 Compliance with Regulatory Standards (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.)
10. Advanced Features of OpenEdge
    10.1 Integrating OpenEdge with Cloud Platforms
    10.2 Using OpenEdge for Real-time Data Processing
    10.3 Extending OpenEdge with Custom Plugins and Modules
    10.4 Leveraging OpenEdge for Mobile Application Development
11. Conclusion
    11.1 Key Takeaways from Building Scalable Applications with OpenEdge
    11.2 Best Practices for Ensuring Application Scalability and Maintainability
    11.3 Continuing Your Journey with OpenEdge Development
    11.4 Resources for Further Learning

Conclusion

Mastering Progress: Building Scalable Applications with OpenEdge has provided you with a deep understanding of how to develop, scale, and optimize applications using OpenEdge. You now have the skills to design robust applications with advanced performance features, user-friendly interfaces, and seamless integrations with external systems. By following the best practices in scalability, security, and deployment, your applications will meet the demanding needs of modern enterprises.

As you continue to work with OpenEdge, you’ll be able to leverage its powerful database and ABL features to build even more complex applications, utilizing its real-time processing capabilities and cloud integration options. Stay updated with the latest OpenEdge developments, and apply the concepts you’ve learned to continue building high-performance, scalable applications that provide value to your organization.

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