Building Reports In Java With Jasperreports And Jasperstudio

Build a Java reporting engine with Jaspersoft Studio and Jasper Reports, a popular open-source java reports library.

What you'll learn

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.

Requirements

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.

Description

Learn the essentials of 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. There is a final quiz at the end of the course.After completion of this course, you will receive a certificate of completion.Good luck and hope you enjoy the course.Pre-requisites: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.Course content:The course consists of the following modules:Introduction and Course LayoutData Adapters and Data SetsConnect to a Data Source (CSV) - ExerciseConnect to a Database (JDBC) – ExerciseCreate a Report Data Set using the Query Editor – ExerciseDesign a Report with JasperSoft StudioAdd Parameters and Custom Filters to Reports – ExerciseAdd Fields and Sort Fields to Reports – ExerciseReports and Sub-Reports – ExerciseUse Variables in Reports – ExerciseAdd Charts and Custom Visualizations to Reports – ExerciseBuild a Java Reporting ApplicationSetting up the Java Application Libraries – ExerciseBuild a Java Reporting Application to Compile, Fill and Export Reports – ExerciseConnect the Java Application to a Database (JDBC) – ExerciseRun the Java Application from the Command Line – ExerciseWho 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.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction and Course Outline

Lecture 2 Course Exercises

Section 2: Connecting to a Data Source

Lecture 3 Data Adapters and Data Sets

Lecture 4 Connect to a Data Source (CSV) - Exercise

Lecture 5 Connect to a Database (JDBC) - Exercise

Lecture 6 Create a Report Data Set using the Query Editor - Exercise

Section 3: Design a Report using Jaspersoft Studio

Lecture 7 Design a Report using Jaspersoft Studio

Lecture 8 Jaspersoft Studio Report Structure - Exercise

Lecture 9 Add Parameters and Custom Filters to Reports - Exercise

Lecture 10 Add Fields and Sort Fields to Reports - Exercise

Lecture 11 Reports and Sub-Reports - Exercise

Lecture 12 Using Variables in Reports - Exercise

Lecture 13 Add Charts and Custom Visualizations to Reports - Exercise

Section 4: Build a Java Reporting Application

Lecture 14 Build a Java Report Application with JasperReports (Eclipse/NetBeans)

Lecture 15 Setting up the Java Application Libraries (Eclipse/Netbeans) - Exercise

Lecture 16 Build a Java Reporting Application to Compile, Fill & Export Reports - Exercise

Lecture 17 Connect the Java Application to a Database (JDBC) - Exercise

Lecture 18 Passing parameters to the Java application (prompting) - Exercise

Lecture 19 Run the Java Reporting Application from the Command Line - Exercise

Section 5: Final Quiz

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.