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Java for e-Business on iSeries

The document discusses building e-business applications using Java on iSeries systems. It outlines the objectives of becoming familiar with how Java fits into e-business plans and being able to develop e-business apps in Java. The document then covers the model-view-controller (MVC) architecture and technologies used to build e-business apps in Java, including HTML, JSP, Java control scripts, and how these correspond to traditional RPG and DDS concepts.

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Java for e-Business on iSeries

The document discusses building e-business applications using Java on iSeries systems. It outlines the objectives of becoming familiar with how Java fits into e-business plans and being able to develop e-business apps in Java. The document then covers the model-view-controller (MVC) architecture and technologies used to build e-business apps in Java, including HTML, JSP, Java control scripts, and how these correspond to traditional RPG and DDS concepts.

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Real Java,

Real Easy. Real Java, Real Easy:


The Straight Path to e-business
for iSeries Developers

Jim Mason
jmason@[Link]

iSeries. mySeries.
Real Java, Agenda
Real Easy.

Objectives
The Parts to e-Business
The Technologies for e-Business
The Roadmap To Get There

iSeries. mySeries.
Real Java,
Real Easy. Our objective for this session…

9I know where Java fits in my e-business plan!


9I can develop e-business applications in Java!

iSeries. mySeries.
Real Java, Did you think that JAVA meant maximum
Real Easy.
effort for minimum results?

It does not have to be…

iSeries. mySeries.
Real Java,
Real Easy.
What have you been asking for?

9Simple
9Reliable
9Secure
9Portable
9Maintainable
9Affordable
9Investment Protection

iSeries. mySeries.
Real Java,
Real Easy.
How far can I go with my skills?

9Knowledge of business rules


9Programming skills
9Basic SQL skills

You’re really
almost home!

iSeries. mySeries.
Real Java,
Real Easy.
eBusiness Part I - Best Language…

9Secure, open, robust and viable platform


9Write once, run anywhere flexibility
9Fastest growing resource pool

iSeries. mySeries.
Real Java,
Real Easy.
eBusiness Part II- Best Approaches…

Simple Flow Chart Approach

Complex Object Approach

iSeries. mySeries.
Real Java, eBusiness Part III - Best Design…
Real Easy.

Presentation View

Application Flow Control

Business Rules Model

iSeries. mySeries.
Real Java,
Real Easy. First, what do you want to build?

¾Serve business information to a browser?


¾Call business functions from a Web application?

Next, the “MVC”


technologies that get you
there fast!

iSeries. mySeries.
View Technologies
View
Real Java,
Real Easy. Control

Model

HTML
-tag-based mark-up language
-rendering content to a browser
-including text, multimedia, and links.

JSP
-scripting language
-creating dynamic web pages
-based on Java.

Browser

iSeries. mySeries.
Real Java, HTML Syntax Examples
Real Easy.

Simple, static presentation language.


Tag Interpretation
<html> </html> Begin, end of html document
<title></title> Document title
<h1></h1> Header size 1
<h2></h2> Header size 2 (smaller than size 1)
<h3></h3> Header size 3 (smaller than size 2)
<h4></h4> Header size 4( smaller than size 3)
<p></p> Paragraph delimiter
<a href=""></a> Link identifier
<img> <img> Image identifier/loader
<table></table> Table formatting

iSeries. mySeries.
Real Java, JSP Syntax Example
Real Easy.
Simple, dynamic presentation language.
<%@ page language="java" %>

<%@ taglib uri="[Link] prefix="f" %>


<html>
<head>
<title>
List Events
</title>
<body>
<f:form name="frmEvents" method="POST">
<table width="216" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tr bgcolor="#eeffdd">
<td height="15" colspan="2" class="hdtext"><img src="images/[Link]" width="1" height="1">Events</td
</tr>
<f:repeater name="rptEvents">
<tr>
<td class="date"><f:text name="EventDateFMT" repeater="rptEvents" nocontrol="true"/><br/>
<a class="hdtxtGreen" href="/portal/page/[Link]?id=<f:text name="EventID" nocontrol="true"
repeater="rptEvents"/>"><span class="hdtxtGreen"><f:text repeater="rptEvents" name="Description"
nocontrol="true"/></span></a>
<br><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</f:repeater>
</table>
</f:form>
</body>
</html>

iSeries. mySeries.
Control Technology
View
Real Java,
Real Easy. /* Control
* Main entry point to the script.
*/
void main() throws FormResultsConversionException, StoreNotFoundException, ResultStoreException, NotFoundException,
ValueException, FormResultsNotFoundException, ClassNotFoundException, SQLException{ Model
FormPage frmIndex = new FormPage("/jsp/[Link]");
//root to SJ is the application context
//Main program loop will loop forever from request to request until the user ends their session.

while(1==1){

[Link](); //Display the index page and process any results.

//Make sure that we clear any error messages prior to validation.


[Link]();

// get button clicked and value of contact nbr entered


String ctcnum = [Link]("CTHSEQNUM");
String sButton = [Link]();

Java ctcnum = ctcnum + "";

Control
if([Link]()>0){
//Validate the contact number.
Status valstatus = validateSearch(ctcnum);

Script //Check our results.


if(![Link]()){
[Link](valstatus);
}else{
showEdit(ctcnum);
}
}else{
// didn't click search button so pass this to the generic button
//handler. If no shared buttons was clicked, control will
//drop back to the main screen.
handleSharedButtons(sButton);
} //end validation
ctcnum="";
} // end main while

}//end main

iSeries. mySeries.
Real Java, Control Technology Close Up
Real Easy.

// CRUD mainline StructuredJ script example void


main(String[] args) throws Exception {
p = getPropertiesFromFile();
if (CURRENT_ACTION==0) CURRENT_ACTION = SEARCH_ACTION;
while (notExit) {
switch (CURRENT_ACTION) {
case SEARCH_ACTION: searchTable(); break;
case BROWSE_ACTION: browseTable(); break;
case ADD_ACTION: addTable(); break;
case EDIT_ACTION: editTable(); break;
case DELETE_ACTION: deleteTable(); break;
default: processActions();
};
}; Look familiar?
}

iSeries. mySeries.
RPG concept StructuredJ Web concept
DDS display source file JSP source files
Real Java, DDS Record format for screen JSP file for form ( = screen)
Lays out input and output fields on Web
form
Real Easy. DDS source files compiled for use JSP files compiled for use
Enter RPG 5250 source program Enter SJ script
Compile RPG source to program object Compile SJ script to executable Java class
Declare DDS formats in program Declare JSP files in SJ script

1. FORDENTD2 CF E WORKSTN 2. FormPage frmIndex = new


SFILE(ORDSFL:SflRrn) FormPage("/jsp/[Link]")

Java Control Script


Do mainline until user hits Exit button Do mainline until user hits Exit button

3. DOU *IN03 = $Exit 4. while(1==1){

vs. Write / Read DDS Record format

5. EXFMT PROMPT
Write / Read JSP file

6. [Link]();

Execute a subroutine or procedure Execute a script method

RPG… 7. EXSR ClrError

Move data from form field to program


8. [Link]();

Move data from form field to program field


field
10. String ctcnum =
9. MOVE CTHSEQNUM CTNUM [Link]("CTHSEQNUM");

If test on field length If test on field length

11. CTLEN IFGT 0 12. if([Link]()>0){

Call edit subroutine for a contact nbr Call edit subroutine for a contact nbr

13. EXSR SHOWEDIT 14. showEdit(ctcnum);

If no contact entered, call Choices to run If no contact entered, call Choices to run
selected Function selected Function

15. EXSR CHOICES 16. handleSharedButtons(sButton);

Other logic is in subroutines or Other logic is in methods in the same script

iSeries. mySeries.
Model Technologies
View
Real Java,
Real Easy. Control

Model

The model layer is


existing business EJBs
logic and data. No
need to rebuild BEANS Java-Based
Model
them in Java. C Technology
RPG Options
O COBOL
N
View T
R
HTML/JSP O
L Databases

Java Control Business Rules and Data


Script

iSeries. mySeries.
Real Java, Putting It Together for YOU!
Real Easy.

HTML
View JSP
The path
to Java for
iSeries
developers… Control Procedural Java
Control Scripts

Model iSeries Data


iSeries Programs

iSeries. mySeries.
Real Java, Customized Roadmap to e-Business
Real Easy.

Fast Path to eBusiness


Java
Application Programming
- Java (OO)
Control Scripts
- Java Server Pages
- HTML

5 days -of training


1 month to implement

71 days of training/6-12 months to implement

iSeries. mySeries.
Real Java, The tools of the trade…
Real Easy.
BUILD RUN
iSeries / i5
Open Source
•Eclipse
•StructuredJ Native JVM*
•JTOpen
•Jetty AS
Java Control Program
Opening screen
RPG
OR Enter
Personal Info

Enter
Account Info

Create
Account

WDSC
yes

Another
account?

no

Summary
Page

DB

OR Jetty
(Open Source)

Application Server

OS/400

* Or Linux or Windows in an LPAR

iSeries. mySeries.
Real Java,
Real Easy.
It’s what have you been asking for…

9Simple
9Reliable
9Secure
9Portable
9Maintainable
9Affordable
9Investment Protection

iSeries. mySeries.
Real Java,
Real Easy. Did we meet our objectives?
9Do you know where Java fits in my e-business plan?
9Can you develop e-business applications in Java!

iSeries. mySeries.
Real Java,
Real Easy.
Next Steps…

9Choose a simple e-business application


9Take a custom training workshop
9Consider consulting services

iSeries. mySeries.
Real Java,
Real Easy. “Simplify Java Web development with StructuredJ”
By Jim Mason
July 1, 2004

For a free copy send an email to info@[Link]


Courtesy of Experts Journal

iSeries. mySeries.
Real Java,
Real Easy.
Contact StructuredSoft

Training & Consulting Services


email: info@[Link]

Download StructuredSoft Eclipse Platform Free


[Link]

Join StructuredJ Developer Community


[Link]

iSeries. mySeries.

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