An Introduction to VASmalltalk

Duration: 5 days

Level:Introductory

Target Audience:Object Oriented Software Developers, Programmers, Programmer Analysts, Project Leaders

Goals:Learn the syntax, concepts and base library of VisualAge/Smalltalk and learn how to build simple windows applications.

Outcomes:Attendees will be able to read and write Smalltalk code and will be able to use the Smalltalk environment to continue to enhance their knowledge. Attendees will be able to lay out windows and write the Smalltalk code needed to manage the windows.

Cost: $2495 CDN

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Description: This course introduces the Smalltalk language and the VisualAge/Smalltalk environment along with the principles of Object Oriented Programming.  The course consists of 50% lecture and 50% hands-on sessions.  The hands-on sessions use Extreme Programming concepts such as Test Driven Design using SUnit, Pair Programming, and Refactoring.

Prerequisites: Programming experience in another language.  Object oriented experience is not required.

Topics:
  • Smalltalk syntax
  • Fundamental class libraries
  • Encapsulation, polymorphism, and inheritance
  • SUnit
  • Test driven design
  • Collections
  • Subclassing and subtyping
  • Refactoring
  • Basic GUI Development using Visual Programming
  • Basic GUI Development using non-Visual Programming