Fast Track to PowerBuilder (SYB2)

This intensive course teaches the skills to develop and deploy PowerBuilder applications in a client/server architecture, focusing on object-oriented techniques and effective application partitioning for scalable, maintainable solutions.

You will learn to build workspaces and targets, design user interfaces and window/menu hierarchies, create DataWindow and Query objects, set database profiles and implement business and system control logic, then compile and distribute applications.

THIS TRAINING COURSE WILL HELP YOU:

  • Develop and deploy PowerBuilder client/server applications
  • Design user interfaces, windows, menus and object hierarchies
  • Create and use DataWindow, DataStore and Query objects
  • Implement business logic, configure DB profiles and deploy apps

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • Developers with SQL and procedural programming experience
  • Programmers moving to PowerBuilder for client/server apps
  • Designers responsible for application UI and architecture
  • Team leads preparing to deploy and maintain PB applications

COURSE LOCATION AND AVAILABLE DATES



Need this course in English?

Public courses are usually delivered in Czech, but this course is also available in English. We can arrange private training for your team online, at your premises or in our classrooms, and tailor the content to your needs.

For groups of around 4 or more participants, private training can already be comparable in price to booking individual places on a public course. Send us your requirements and we’ll recommend the best format and provide an exact quote.

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Course content:

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  • Creating workspaces and targets
  • Creating the application object
  • Writing scripts
  • Designing the object hierarchy
  • Creating the user interface
  • Building the window hierarchy
  • Building the menu hierarchy
  • Creating a non-visual object (NVO) hierarchy
  • Assigning a menu to a window
  • Testing basic MDI objects
  • Configuring the database profile
  • Creating a Query object
  • Creating a DataWindow object
  • Assigning a DataWindow object to a DataWindow control
  • Using DataWindow objects in DataStores
  • Implementing business and system control logic
  • Compiling and distributing the application
Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of graphical user interfaces, SQL and relational databases, and procedural programming experience.
Schedule:
5 days (9:00-17:00)
Training Partner:
MIBCON DIMA s.r.o.

Training and learning environment

IT classroom with desks, computer monitors, and a projection screen at the front.
What does the environment for in-person IT courses look like?We hold training courses in our own classrooms equipped with modern computer equipment for each participant and a large projection screen. Each workstation is fitted with a powerful computer for seamless practical exercises, and the environment supports a calm, friendly atmosphere during training.
IT classroom with desks, computer monitors, and a projection screen at the front.
Do I need to bring my own laptop to the classroom IT course?Our training rooms are fully equipped, so you do not need to bring your own laptop. A modern computer with all necessary hardware and software is ready for you at your workstation.
Sample ICT Pro certificate of successful completion of an IT training course.
Will you receive an official certificate after completing an IT course?Yes, upon successful completion of the training course, you will receive an official ICT Pro certificate confirming your participation and acquired technical skills. You can use it to verify your qualifications or add it to your professional profile.
Exterior view of the COMGUARD office building on Sochorova Street in Brno.
Where can you find our training center in Brno?The premises of the ICT Pro training center are located on the 1st floor of the COMGUARD building at Sochorova 38 in Brno. Positioned on the border of Žabovřesky and Komín, the location is easily accessible by both car and public transport.
Exterior view of the Opatov Park office building in Prague, Chodov.
Where can you find our training center in Prague?The premises of the ICT Pro training center are located on the 1st floor of the Opatov Park building at Líbalova 1, Prague 11 – Chodov. The location provides a comfortable environment for your education with convenient access.
Fully equipped kitchenette with a coffee machine, microwave, sink, and shelves with cups and glasses.
What facilities and refreshments are available to you during training breaks?Our training centers feature a fully equipped kitchenette for a comfortable break during your courses. The facilities include a coffee machine, microwave, kettle, and a wide selection of drinks and snacks.
Coffee station featuring an automatic coffee machine, yellow and white cups, glasses, and syrups.
What beverage refreshments are available during your course?A beverage station with a coffee machine, teas, syrups, and water is at your disposal throughout the entire training session. You can enjoy a coffee or another drink of your choice anytime during breaks.
Table with sweet pastries, fruit syrups, a water dispenser, and glasses set up for training participants.
What light refreshments are provided for you during the courses?During course breaks, participants can enjoy light sweet snacks, pastries, and fruit syrups to mix their own drinks. Fresh water dispenser and plates are also available for your convenience.
Wicker baskets filled with packaged savory snacks, sweet biscuits, and snack bars.
Should I bring my own snacks to ICT Pro training?There is no need to. A wide selection of savory snacks, sweet biscuits, and snack bars is available for you during breaks. Boost your energy for all-day focus right inside the training center premises.
Outdoor wooden terrace with green surroundings by the glass building of the training center.
Can you spend training breaks in the fresh air?Yes, an outdoor terrace is available at our training center. During breaks between learning sessions, you can relax in the fresh air in a pleasant green environment.
Spacious outdoor wooden terrace with seating and views of the surrounding area.
Where can you relax during course breaks?Our training center features a spacious outdoor terrace with seating options. During breaks between learning sessions, you can step outside to relax and recharge in the fresh air.