Java Programming for Beginners - Build a Java application to create reports

Build a Java application to create dynamic content and reports with Eclipse, Jaspersoft Studio and Jasper Reports, a popular open-source java library.

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Last Updated: 2023-03-24 11:03:04 English Course Type: Self Learning

Learn to build a Java Reporting Application that uses data from different Data Sources (database, flat files) to build a variety of documents and reports (PDF, HTML, XML).
Design and build report templates in Jaspersoft Studio, a report editing tool for JasperReports.
Explore different features of JasperSoft Studio, add sub-reports, charts and visualizations to the design of your report.
Build complex data set queries, customize reports by using report parameters and variables.
Compile, fill and export reports to a document, by using JasperReports, the most popular open source Java Reporting Library.
Build and compile your Java Application in Eclipse/NetBeans.. and run your Java Application from the Command Line.

Learn to build a Java application to generate dynamic content and reports with Jaspersoft Studio and Jasper Reports through this step-by-step tutorial. This course takes you through the basics of Jaspersoft Studio and Jasper Reports. Connect to different data sources (JDBC, Flat Files). Build complex data set queries and customize reports using sub-reports, visualizations, and charts. Finally, we will also build a Java application to compile, fill and dynamically export reports to various formats (PDF, HTML, XML, XLS etc.).

..Learn to build a report generation engine in Java with Eclipse/NetBeans!

..Learn to design Java reports in JasperSoft Studio..

..Add custom parameters and variables to your report..

..Build, compile and run your reporting application from the command line!

The course contains training materials, where you can practice, apply your knowledge and build an app from scratch. The training materials are provided in an Excel file that you can download to your computer.

Good luck and hope you enjoy the course.

Course content:

The course consists of the following modules:

Introduction and Course Layout
Data Adapters and Data Sets
Connect to a Data Source (CSV) - Exercise
Connect to a Database (JDBC) – Exercise
Create a Report Data Set using the Query Editor – Exercise
Design a Report with JasperSoft Studio
Add Parameters and Custom Filters to Reports – Exercise
Add Fields and Sort Fields to Reports – Exercise
Reports and Sub-Reports – Exercise
Use Variables in Reports – Exercise
Add Charts and Custom Visualizations to Reports – Exercise
Build a Java Reporting Application
Setting up the Java Application Libraries – Exercise
Build a Java Reporting Application to Compile, Fill and Export Reports – Exercise
Connect the Java Application to a Database (JDBC) – Exercise
Run the Java Application from the Command Line – Exercise

Who should follow this course?

Students that want to learn the basics of JasperSoft Studio/JasperReports.
Software Engineers that want to learn how to build a report engine in Java, using JasperReports, an open-source Java library.
Business Intelligence professionals that want to learn how to design reports in JasperSoft Studio.
Managers considering using JasperReports/JasperSoft Studio within their organization.

Basic knowledge of Java and SQL.
Java IDE (e.g. Eclipse, NetBeans), Java JDK version 1.6 or higher.
Database, PostgreSQL is used in this tutorial.

Students that want to learn the basics of JasperSoft Studio/JasperReports.
Software Engineers that want to learn how to build a report engine in Java, using JasperReports, an open-source Java library.
Business Intelligence professionals that want to learn how to design reports in JasperSoft Studio.
Managers considering using JasperReports/JasperSoft Studio within their organization.

Section 1 : Introduction 2 Lectures 00:05:26
Lecture 1 :
Introduction and Course Outline Preview
Lecture 2 :
Course Exercises
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Section 2 : Connecting to a Data Source 4 Lectures 00:23:02
Lecture 1 :
Data Adapters and Data Sets
Lecture 2 :
Connect to a Data Source (CSV) - Exercise
Lecture 3 :
Connect to a Database (JDBC) - Exercise
Lecture 4 :
Create a Report Data Set using the Query Editor - Exercise
Section 3 : Design a Report using Jaspersoft Studio 7 Lectures 00:57:14
Lecture 1 :
Design a Report using Jaspersoft Studio
Lecture 2 :
Jaspersoft Studio Report Structure - Exercise
Lecture 3 :
Add Parameters and Custom Filters to Reports - Exercise
Lecture 4 :
Add Fields and Sort Fields to Reports - Exercise
Lecture 5 :
Reports and Sub-Reports - Exercise
Lecture 6 :
Using Variables in Reports - Exercise
Lecture 7 :
Add Charts and Custom Visualizations to Reports - Exercise
Section 4 : Build a Java Reporting Application 6 Lectures 00:26:25
Lecture 1 :
Build a Java Report Application with JasperReports (Eclipse/NetBeans)
Lecture 2 :
Setting up the Java Application Libraries (Eclipse/Netbeans) - Exercise
Lecture 3 :
Build a Java Reporting Application to Compile, Fill & Export Reports - Exercise
Lecture 4 :
Connect the Java Application to a Database (JDBC) - Exercise
Lecture 5 :
Passing parameters to the Java application (prompting) - Exercise
Lecture 6 :
Run the Java Reporting Application from the Command Line - Exercise

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