Introduction to Object-oriented Programming: OpenEdge 12 Course
On-Demand Training
Course Description
In this course, you learn how to use the object-oriented capabilities of Progress OpenEdge ABL. This course introduces object-oriented ABL concepts and the syntax that supports the concepts. The hands-on exercises reinforce concepts such as encapsulation, inheritance, interface classes, dynamic instances, and events.
This course is available as part of the Basic OpenEdge Developer Learning Path and Certification Exam program. Please log in to the Progress Education Community with your Progress ID, navigate to the Content Library and search for the Basic OpenEdge Developer Learning Path and Certification Exam. Then simply click the title for FREE access to all the content (courses, assessment exams, and certification exam).
Audience
This course is for experienced Progress OpenEdge Advanced Business Language (ABL) developers who want to learn how to use the object-oriented capabilities of ABL.
Duration
Equivalent to 8 hours of learning
Product Version
This course is compatible with OpenEdge 12.2.
What you will learn
After taking this course, you should be able to:
Describe the key features of object-oriented ABL programming.
Define the parts of an ABL class, including:
- Data members
Constructors
Methods
Destructors
Access data members and call methods within a class
Work with other classes, including:
Create instances
Access data members and methods
Delete instances
Test a class
Use an inheritance hierarchy.
Use additional access-modes, types and members, including:
Use package-level access modes
Use enums
Use interface classes
Use static members and constructors
- Use class events
Prerequisites
You should already be able to:
Develop and test ABL procedural code.
Perform basic tasks in Progress Developer Studio for OpenEdge:
Define a workspace.
Create a project.
Use Project Explorer to navigate within the workspace.
How to Subscribe
Step 1 - Log in
Visit the Progress Education Community (PEC) and log in with your Progress ID. If you do not have a Progress ID, you can register here.
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Step 2 - Find Your Content & Start Learning
Navigate to the Content Library and search for: Basic OpenEdge Developer Learning Path and Certification Exam. Then simply click the title for FREE access to the course.
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