Open Admin
- 1. Open Admin - GWTJava TrackBrian PolsterCrederaCopyright © 2011 Credera. All Rights Reserved.
- 2. www.credera.comAbout the SpeakerBrian PolsterLead the Java Practice at Credera for past 5½ yearsFormer Architect at American Airlines (www.aa.com)Founder of Broadleaf Commerce (eCommerce framework based on open source technologies)
- 3. www.credera.comAgendaWhat is Open AdminGWT OverviewExampleSmart-GWT PrimerBuild a simple Open Admin Module
- 4. www.credera.comWhat is Open Admin?Component / Outcome of Broadleaf Commerce Built in Security Pluggable Module MetaphorSandbox capability Release 1 Target – September Based on common open source components GWT Smart GWTSpring SecurityJPA / Hibernate
- 5. Demo – (Broadleaf Commerce Admin)www.credera.com
- 7. www.credera.comGWT (Google Web Toolkit)Key Benefits (according to me ….)Emits JavaScript from JavaAllows debugging of JavaScript using breakpoints in Java codeRPC and GWT-RPCShipped with component library that isextensible through JSNI
- 8. www.credera.comGWT – Sample ApplicationGoogle has good tutorials on GWT. http://code.google.com/webtoolkit/gettingstarted.htmlThe sample provides a good background on the following:Google Compiler Configuration file (e.g. *.gwt.xml)HTML start pageEntry Point Class(es)GWT DebuggerGWT-RPC
- 10. www.credera.comSmart GWTGWT wrapper over the Smart Client JavaScript libraryProvides hooks for data source interactionLPGL license for mostwidgets – company sellssupport and advancedfeatureshttp://www.smartclient.com/product/smartgwt.jsp
- 13. www.credera.comOpen Admin TerminologyModuleSection(s)PresenterView(s)DatasourceEvent HandlersList GridEventsButtonModelFormOrderCustomer
- 14. www.credera.comSimple Example - Step 1 of 3: Building The Viewpublic class SimpleView extends HLayoutimplements Instantiable, Display { public SimpleView() { setHeight100(); setWidth100(); } public void build(DataSource entityDataSource) { new IButton("Click Me"); button.addClickHandler(new ClickHandler() { public void onClick(ClickEvent event) { SC.say("Hello, World from smartGWT"); } });addMember(button); }
- 15. www.credera.comSimple Example - Step 2 of 3: Creating the Open Admin Modulepublic class SimpleModule extends AbstractModule { public void onModuleLoad() { setModuleTitle("Tech Fest Module"); List<String> roles= new ArrayList<String>(); roles.add("ROLE_TECH_FEST_USER”); roles.add("ROLE_ADMIN");setSection("Simple Example”, "viewKey”, SimpleView.class.getName(), roles);registerModule(); }}
- 16. www.credera.comSimple Example - Step 3: Configuring the GWT Complier<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><!DOCTYPE module PUBLIC "-//Google Inc. <...> <module> <inherits name="com.google.gwt.user.User" /> <inherits name="org.broadleafcommerce.openadmin.openadmin" /> <entry-point class="techfest.client.simple.SimpleModule" /> <source path="client" /></module>Also need to add reference to the project *.gwt.xml file.
- 18. www.credera.comDynamic Form GenerationThe list grids and entry forms are generated automatically from the JPA and OpenAdmin configuration. @Column(name = "MODEL”) // JPA @AdminPresentation // Open Admin (friendlyName="Product Model", order=4, group="Product Description", prominent=true)Open Admin field configuration can be done via an XML file or inline in the java class.Other attributes include: readOnly, securityLevel, and validation
- 19. www.credera.comDemoReview Source for Order and Privilege
- 20. www.credera.comRecap the Steps for Adding a JPA Data Driven SectionCreate the view by extend BasicListDetailViewSetting the title fieldsSet the view handle (prefix)Create the presenter by extending DynamicEntityPresenterSpecify the grid fields (optional)Tie-in the associated DataSourceFactoryCreate the DataSourceFactory by extending SimpleDataSourceFactory Set the class name for your JPA configured classAdd a new section to your module that references the view and presenter.
- 21. www.credera.comSummaryBenefits of Open AdminHelper classes to bridge SmartGWT DataSources and JPASimple “Out of Box” view and presenter classes that make building a rich UI easyConfigurable security based on Spring SecurityAnnouncement …BLC Content ManagementContent targeting, structured content, templated page development
- 22. www.credera.comCredera is a Business and Technology Consulting Firm that Focuses on Leveraging Proven Technologies to Enable our Clients Business StrategyOur CompanyFull-service business and technology consulting firmProvide business and technology solutions that offer measurable value to our clientsDeliver value by leveraging our people’s accumulated industry and management experience with their deep technical expertiseEstablished in 1999Offices in Dallas, Austin, DenverOur ServicesManagement ConsultingTechnology SolutionsBusiness IntelligenceOur PeopleCredera’s professionals possess a unique combination of deep technical expertise with extensive business backgroundsBackgrounds include business, technology, and strategy management consulting with some of the most well-known and respected consulting firms in the worldHave served many influential corporations in a variety of industries over the past 20 yearsSample Clients
- 23. www.credera.comQ&A Thank you for attending!Contact Information:Brian Polsterbpolster@yahoo.comwww.credera.comTwitter: polster
- 24. Smart GWT & Open Admin Brian PolsterCrederaCopyright © 2011 Credera. All Rights Reserved.