BIRT (Business Intelligence and Reporting Tools) is an open-source software project that provides a platform for creating data visualizations and reports. BIRT is primarily used for web applications, but it can also be used to generate standalone reports. Here's an overview of the key components of
training.
1. Introduction to BIRT:
What is BIRT?
Overview of BIRT and its architecture.
Understanding the Eclipse IDE (BIRT is part of Eclipse Foundation).
Use cases for BIRT in reporting and business intelligence.
Installing BIRT:
Installation of BIRT Report Designer.
Overview of the BIRT development environment and project structure.
2. Report Development:
Creating Basic Reports:
Step-by-step guide to building a simple report.
Adding static text, dynamic content, and images to reports.
Formatting reports, including fonts, colors, and layouts.
Working with Data Sources:
Connecting to different data sources (databases, web services, XML).
Querying data using SQL, XPath, or other methods.
Designing data sets and managing parameters in reports.
3. Advanced Reporting:
Complex Report Designs:
Building multi-page and multi-section reports.
Grouping and sorting data.
Creating master-detail relationships and drill-down reports.
Charts and Data Visualization:
Adding charts (pie, bar, line charts) to reports.
Configuring chart properties, data series, and legends.
Best practices for presenting data visually.
Report Parameters and Filters:
Adding and configuring report parameters.
Applying filters to refine report output.
Creating cascading parameters for dynamic filtering.
4. Scripting and Customization:
JavaScript Scripting in BIRT:
Introduction to BIRT scripting using JavaScript.
Writing event handlers to manipulate report behavior dynamically.
Custom formatting, calculations, and business logic in reports.
Integrating with Java:
Using BIRT within Java applications.
Generating reports programmatically and embedding reports in web apps.
5. Publishing and Exporting Reports:
Deploying Reports:
Exporting reports to various formats (PDF, Excel, Word, HTML).
Publishing reports on web servers using the BIRT Report Engine.
Report Security:
Configuring access control for sensitive data in reports.
Best practices for securing report generation and distribution.
6. BIRT and Advanced Topics:
Performance Optimization:
Tips for optimizing report generation performance.
Reducing memory usage and improving report scalability.
Extending BIRT:
Writing custom report items, such as new chart types.
Integrating BIRT with third-party tools and databases.
7. Real-World Use Cases:
Case studies of how BIRT is used in industries like finance, healthcare, and retail.
Practical exercises to apply the learned skills in real-world scenarios.
8. Hands-On Practice:
Labs and projects for creating reports from scratch.
Debugging and troubleshooting common issues in BIRT reports.
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15 окт 2024
