Fundamentals of a Notes Application
Chapter Overview This chapter provides a roadmap for building a Notes database. By now you should be able to navigate the development environment and have a fundamental understanding of the various constructs used to build a Notes database. In this chapter, you will learn the five primary types of Lotus Notes applications. Almost all Notes databases can be separated into one of five different software designs. We'll discuss each type and when to use each of them. We'll demonstrate a sample software development life cycle and provide pointers to manage the development of a Notes database from start to completion. Finally, you'll have an opportunity for hands-on experience with developing a database from scratch so that you can understand the importance of forms, fields, and views for managing content. Although other design elements exist, most users will find that these are some of the primary components used in application development. After you've mastered these, you will find that the other design elements can be created in a similar manner. This project will illustrate how to
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