Component Based Development

Introduction

Whilst components and component based development have been around for many years, it is only recently that component based development (CBD) has become a development strategy in its own right, with journals, standards and powerful forces fighting for market share in it. Everybody seems to be talking about it--so what exactly is it? Is it just a synonym for object technology? Is it a replacement for object technology? This course aims to define component based development and put it into perspective.

Duration and Construction

The course lasts two days. Each day will start at 09.30 and finish at 16.30. The delivery is via lecture, exercise and discussion.

The days consist of two morning sessions and three, shorter afternoon sessions, with one hour for lunch. Time will be available after 16.30 for extended discussions or related issues.

Intended Audience

Participants will be software engineers, team leaders, project managers and decision makers who want to understand what has been happening in the area of component based development, where it fits in with other technologies and who the key players are. Detailed courses are also available; they include Introduction to Object Technology, Methods and the UML, Hands-On CORBA with Java and Enterprise Java Beans.

Aims

To be aware of the evolution of component based development
To understand the relationships between components and object technology
To understand the potential benefits of a component based approach and what must be done to realise them
To understand the role and importance of middleware
To be aware of the major approaches to component based development, including CORBA, Enterprise Java Beans and COM
To understand the strengths, weaknesses and trade-offs between the various approaches

Numbers

We recommend that there are no more than 12 participants, with the best results usually obtained when there are at least 8 participants. It is possible, by negotiation and mutual agreement, for more than 12 participants to be present.

Deliverables

Lectures
Facilitation of discussions
Direction, assistance and feedback on exercises
Proposed solutions to the exercises
Copies of lecture slides, plus explanatory text and summaries
Reference list of books and sources

The history and evolution of Components and CBD
Objects and components
Distributed architectures
The three-tier models and their relevance
Working definitions
Current opportunities and threats
CORBA
Enterprise Java Beans
COM
Possible futures

Site Requirements

Data projector of at least 1024 x 768 resolution, and suitable screen
White-board, preferably not doubling up as the OHP's screen; blackboard and chalk are acceptable
Flip-chart and easel, with additional flip-chart paper
It is best if the seating is not fixed. Auditorium style seating, for example, makes it difficult to switch from lecture to group work.

Contacting

Please contact Matrice by telephone on +44 7010 704705; by fax on +44 7010 704706; by emailing bookings@matrice.co.uk; or by visiting http://www.matrice.co.uk