Extending the Extension Library xe:djBorderContainer, this take on a "Lotus Notes Client frameset" for XPages shows how we can create a reusable layout-type Custom Control that provides an alternative to an OneUI application layout.

Now while I don't hate OneUI themeing for XPages applications, I think it's absolutely critical to the adoption of XPages as an application services platform that we show the ability to serve alternative application UIs lest people unfamiliar with the technologies at play think XPages is OneUI...

Let's kick things off with an overview of the desired end-result...

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Join me along with other IBM XPages experts where we discuss application development best practices, user interface design, and other invaluable topics before we open the lines for your questions -- a must-attend event!

Some information from TLCC about the event (speakers and subjects covered before the open Q&A):

Be sure to join us for the next TLCC/GBS webinar on July 18th at 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Eastern U.S. time. In this webinar leading XPages experts will take your XPages questions! First, each expert will spend five minutes speaking about an XPages topic of their choice.

Then we open the discussion and take questions from the attendees on any XPages topic! The speakers are:

• Chris Toohey: Duplicating Lotus Notes Client applications for the Web Browser with Dojo and XPages
• Tim Tripcony: Creating Flexible User Interface Features Using Repeat Controls
• Paul Withers: XPages Languages & Performance
• Howard Greenberg: @DBLookup vs. DocumentByKey - Who wins the race?

Yep, I'm covering "Duplicating Lotus Notes Client applications for the Web Browser with Dojo and XPages"... in 5 minutes. The good news is I have a demo application that I'll be making available for download (coming soon), so you'll be able to play along at home. Perhaps I'll even OpenNTF the template as a jumpstart.

But aside from the awesome micro-presentations that you'll get, the Q&A makes this webinar invaluable.

So whether you're a seasoned pro or an XPages novice, register here and book your calendars from 10AM to Noon on July 18th, 2012.

... and if something's just not working in your current XPages project (or if you're looking for advice on where to get started), this is the perfect opportunity to ask!

An XPage viewPanel is an amazingly powerful control... that is often used solely as originally intended. Of course the viewPanel can be used to surface NotesData in a multi-document grid which is designed to emulate the traditional IBM Lotus Notes Domino View Design Element... but it is capable of much, much more.

For those of you interested in downloading the demo IBM Lotus Notes Domino XPages application from my Proof of Concept for the nested Panels inside of viewPanel Controls...

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An XPage viewPanel is an amazingly powerful control... that is often used solely as originally intended. Of course the viewPanel can be used to surface NotesData in a multi-document grid which is designed to emulate the traditional IBM Lotus Notes Domino View Design Element... but it is capable of much, much more.

(Click thru for the complete article and online demo...)

Having recently built-out my new laptop - a Dell Mobile Precision M6500 - I thought I'd quickly share the list of apps that I use as a Lotus Notes Domino XPages Developer. I'll break this up into a few categories, and offer/ask that you add (via comment) anything that helps you as an IBM Lotus Notes Domino and XPages application developer...

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