Designers and developers get started with using Rational eXtended Development Environment (XDE) for Java as quickly as possible. Gain hands-on experience with Rational XDE as you are introduced to a number of features, supporting concepts, and integrations with other tools. Learn the basic skills needed to use Rational XDE while also learning model-driven development techniques, such as data modeling, patterns, and code templates.

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To benefit from this course, it is desirable that students have completed the following courses or equivalents:-

• Essentials of Visual Modelling with UML

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To benefit from this course, students should have the following experience:-

• Basic UML notation
• Basic object oriented concepts and principles
• Some knowledge of software development

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This course teaches tasks that are part of the jobs for the following team members: Designer, Implementer, Integrator and Software Architect. This couse will also benefit anyone interested in learning the basics of the Rational XDE visual modeling tool and how it can improve communications among team members and expose software development problems early and manage software complexity.

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This course covers the following topics:-

• Describe the features and capabilities of Rational XDE
• Set up and organise a project
• Model and create elements in a diagram
• Perform Code Generation and Synchronisation
• Use a pattern and code template
• Demonstrate how Rational XDE integrates with other Rational software tools

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This course teaches the following skills:-

• Unified Modelling Language
• Model Driven Architecture

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This course teaches techniques and skills supported by following tools:-

• IBM Rational XDE

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This course consists of the following modules:-

1. Getting familiar with XDE
2. Creating a project
3. Creating diagrams
4. Organizing diagrams
5. Round-trip engineering
6. Introduction to patterns
7. Applying code templates
8. Creating and editing code templates
9. Team development
10. Visual trace
11. Data modeler
12. Generating documentation

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