Writing LotusScript for Domino Applications

By Victor J. Mascari

IN THIS CHAPTER

  • Software Construction
  • Fundamental Elements of LotusScript
  • New Technologies and LotusScript

This chapter covers LotusScript, one of the excellent programming languages that Lotus includes in its product line to assist developers with the development and deployment of Notes and Domino applications.

LotusScript provides a structured programming environment found in many other programming languages. If you know Microsoft Visual Basic, you'll be very familiar with LotusScript ”the two are almost identical (in terms of language, not IDEs ). LotusScript is also object-oriented and, therefore, can be used to create decent OO implementations .

This chapter covers the general principles of software construction, followed by the fundamental elements of LotusScript programming. The chapter ends with an emphasis on how LotusScript supports the newest technology trends such as XML, Web services, and Java.

NOTE

On the Web site is a database called Chapter14.nsf. This database opens to a LotusScript editor that I use to test code and algorithms before placing them in actual design elements, such as forms and buttons . You might find this useful to use as you go through this chapter.

 

Also, throughout this chapter, but particularly in the "Fundamental Elements of LotusScript" section, I emphasize good programming techniques for developing with LotusScript. One of the most basic good techniques is to use Option Declare. Developers familiar with LotusScript from previous versions of Lotus Notes and Domino will be pleased to know that Lotus now makes it possible to have Option Declare automatically enabled by default.

Part I. Introduction to Release 6

Whats New in Release 6?

The Release 6 Object Store

The Integrated Development Environment

Part II. Foundations of Application Design

Forms Design

Advanced Form Design

Designing Views

Using Shared Resources in Domino Applications

Using the Page Designer

Creating Outlines

Adding Framesets to Domino Applications

Automating Your Application with Agents

Part III. Programming Domino Applications

Using the Formula Language

Real-World Examples Using the Formula Language

Writing LotusScript for Domino Applications

Real-World LotusScript Examples

Writing JavaScript for Domino Applications

Real-World JavaScript Examples

Writing Java for Domino Applications

Real-World Java Examples

Enhancing Domino Applications for the Web

Part IV. Advanced Design Topics

Accessing Data with XML

Accessing Data with DECS and DCRs

Security and Domino Applications

Creating Workflow Applications

Analyzing Domino Applications

Part V. Appendices

Appendix A. HTML Reference

Appendix B. Domino URL Reference



Lotus Notes and Domino 6 Development
Lotus Notes and Domino 6 Development (2nd Edition)
ISBN: 0672325020
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2005
Pages: 288

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