MemberJunction Developer Training: Abstract Submission Application

Overview

This folder contains the detailed documentation for the Abstract Submission Application training project. The purpose of this training is to introduce developers to the core concepts, tools, and workflows of the MemberJunction platform while building a real-world application.

Participants will learn how to:

1. Install and configure MemberJunction.
2. Design and implement a scalable database schema.
3. Utilize MemberJunction's CodeGen and BaseEntity architecture to streamline development.
4. Build and deploy an Angular-based frontend application.
5. Extend functionality with Angular Elements for modular integration into other environments.

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Curriculum

The training is divided into six sessions over three days, combining conceptual instruction with hands-on exercises.

Day 1: Setting Up the Foundation

Session 1: Installation and Setup

• Topics Covered:
  • Overview of MemberJunction and the Abstract Submission Application.
  • Installing prerequisites (Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Developer Edition, MemberJunction).
  • Configuring the development environment.
• Hands-On Exercise:
  • Install SQL Server and MemberJunction.
  • Verify the setup by creating and exploring the database.

Session 2: Understanding MemberJunction

• Topics Covered:
  • MemberJunction's metadata-driven architecture.
  • The BaseEntity and CodeGen utilities.
  • Overview of plugin/provider architecture and GraphQL automation.
• Hands-On Exercise:
  • Generate BaseEntity classes for the abstract submission schema.
  • Inspect generated code and discuss customization.

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Day 2: Building the Core Application

Session 3: Designing the Database Schema

• Topics Covered:
  • Designing entities: Submission, Person, SubmissionRole, ReviewerRole, Review, and SubmissionType.
  • Setting up relationships, constraints, and indexing.
• Hands-On Exercise:
  • Implement the schema in SQL Server using the provided SQL scripts.
  • Test the schema using MemberJunction Explorer.

Session 4: Building the Angular Frontend

• Topics Covered:
  • Setting up an Angular SPA with MemberJunction.
  • Integrating BaseEntity classes for seamless client-server communication.
  • Building forms and views for managing submissions and reviews.
• Hands-On Exercise:
  • Create an Angular SPA for managing submissions.
  • Test form functionality and data updates.

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Day 3: Deployment and Advanced Topics

Session 5: Modular Deployment with Angular Elements

• Topics Covered:
  • Introduction to Angular Elements.
  • Transforming Angular components into reusable web components.
  • Deploying web components in standalone HTML or CMS environments.
• Hands-On Exercise:
  • Package the submission form as an Angular Element.
  • Integrate the Angular Element into a standalone HTML page.

Session 6: Testing and Next Steps

• Topics Covered:
  • Testing strategies for the application.
  • Troubleshooting common issues in MemberJunction and Angular.
  • Discussing next steps: analytics, advanced workflows, and extensibility.
• Hands-On Exercise:
  • Test and debug the application.
  • Deploy the working prototype.

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Documentation Contents

Folder Structure

• curriculum.md: Detailed session-by-session curriculum outline.
• installation_guide.md: Step-by-step guide for setting up the development environment.
• schema_design.md: Explanation of the database schema, including entities, relationships, and constraints.
• frontend_guide.md: Instructions for building the Angular SPA and Angular Elements.
• deployment_guide.md: Best practices for deploying the application.
• faq.md: Frequently asked questions about the training and application.

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Goals and Learning Outcomes

By the end of the training, participants will:

1. Understand the architecture and core principles of the MemberJunction platform.
2. Build a fully functional abstract submission application from the ground up.
3. Gain practical experience with MemberJunction's metadata-driven development model.
4. Learn how to design modular and reusable Angular components for broader integration.
5. Be prepared to apply these concepts to real-world projects.

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Resources

• MemberJunction Documentation
• Microsoft SQL Server Documentation
• Angular Documentation

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