I would consider myself to meet the profile for your "new user". Here is
some of the information I have been looking for and questions I am trying to
answer:
General
---------
- (Prerequisites for using your lessons - assumed familiarity with Java,
databases, xml, other...)
- Turbine/lesson requirements (OS, database, jdk, etc.)
Torque
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I would be most interested in a "lesson" on Torque. After looking at the
build/project folder, I was able to see how to have the TDK create my simple
database/table. I cannot find, however, how to create foreign keys (either
literally in the database, or logically using the peer classes). Also, how
do I do more complex sql queries?
I would use the following sections:
- XML structure(s) for creating tables
- peer Methods for generating equivalent SQL queries
- Using Torque to add tables/peers to a pre-existing database (if this is
possible).
Turbine
--------
Sections I would find useful:
-getting started using the TDK (this is basically done on the web site)
Appendix - what did the TDK build for you (src files, databases/tables,
templates...)
- Selecting a template engine (Velocity, JSP, WebMacro...)
- Adding login functionality
- Creating a new screen from scratch
creating the screen
creating the class
creating peers (see torque above)
- Creating new actions
In general - at least personally - I learn more when the documents are in
the form of a tutorial, so that I am creating a demo app as I learn the
lessons.
Many of these items I have found peppered in the Maillist or web site. The
hurdle is determining if posted solutions are viable using the TDK, or if I
need to download the CVS (In which case, add a section on "How to create a
development install of turbine/torque/tdk from cvs).
Just my 1-cents (perhaps overpriced at that)
Steve B.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Christophe Lombart" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2001 8:18 AM
Subject: Re: How does it work ?
> Sean,
>
> Obviously, I cannot live without the TDK. TDK is my second wife.
>
> So, I'm waiting for new programmers who are starting their job with
Turbine.
> Depending on their questions, I will write my doc and I will submit it to
> this mailing list.
>
> I think a white paper like 'Turbine in 25 lessons' & 10' for each lesson
> should be an excellent way to promote Turbine. After making step by step
all
> lessons, the developer can have a better estimation of this OS project.
> Certainly, the idea is not to be the 'Turbine expert' but it just to avoid
a
> lot of unsuccessfull love affair.
>
> Christophe
>
>
>
> >From: Sean Legassick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >Reply-To: "Turbine" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >To: Turbine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >Subject: Re: How does it work ?
> >Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2001 15:42:06 +0000
> >
> >On Tue, Jan 30, 2001 at 02:07:04PM +0100, Christophe Lombart wrote:
> > > I'm interesting to help you by mail.
> > >
> > > What not to explain you step by step how to use Turbine in 10 lessons
(I
> > > mean its basic features).
> > >
> > > During this intensive discussion , what you can do is it to build a
> >document
> > > that maybe should be post to this mailing list and use later by others
> >who
> > > have the same basic issues - Something like "Turbine for the java
> >beginners"
> > > that will be a nice white paper to promote Turbine even for junior
java
> > > developers.
> > >
> > > Are you interesting ? if yes, let start for the first lesson :
> > > Introduction to Turbine
> > >
> > > Yes, really, that's the good time to write the first Turbine book - no
?
> > > Christophe
> >
> >That's a great idea Christophe - a good potential resource. Make sure
> >you are using the TDK though...
> >
> >Sean
> >
> >--
> >Sean Legassick
> >[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Czlowiekiem jestem i nic co ludzkie nie jest mi obce
> >
> >
> >
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