Developers Guide

• Overview of Development Process
• Creating the Model and Persistence Layer
  • Understanding the AMPA Runtime Persistence Architecture
  • Running the Business Objects from REST Service Wizard
    • Launching the Wizard
    • Specifying the REST Connection
    • Discovering Data Objects (Entities)
    • Selecting Data Objects
    • Inspecting and Modifying Data Object Attributes
    • Specifying Parent-Child Relations
    • Defining CRUD REST Resources
    • Specifying CRUD Resource Details
    • Setting Runtime Options
    • Setting Generator Options
  • Modifying Persistence Mappings
  • Accessing the SQLite Database
  • Understanding the Use of Entity Primary Key
  • Using Filtered Entity Lists
  • Adding Custom REST Calls
  • Executing Custom Logic After CRUD REST Call is Made
  • Understanding Offline Transactions and Synchronization
  • Refreshing the UI with Data Changes
• Creating the User Interface
  • Using the MAF User Interface Generator
  • Using the Entity Service Data Control
  • Viewing Pending Data Sync Actions
  • Getting Programmatic Access to Entity CRUD Services
  • Forcing Offline Mode
  • Using a Visual Indicator for Running Background Tasks
  • Using a Custom LifecycleListener class
  • Using MCS Platform APIs
    • Sending MCS Analytics Events
    • Accessing Files in MCS Storage Collection
      • Using the StorageObjectService Bean Data Control
      • Working with Storage Objects in Java Code
    • Registering Device for Push Notifications
    • Accessing Mobile Users
• Testing, Debugging and TroubleShooting
  • Inspecting Web Service Calls
  • Changing AMPA Log Levels
  • Adding Log Statements to Custom Code
  • Debugging AMPA Source Code
  • Using a SQLite Browser Tool
• Preparing for Production Deployment