This section describes how to accomplish some of the most common and useful tasks for programming in the portal. The tasks are divided into the following sections:
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Creating and Managing Content : Tasks for creating content. The tasks involve the creation of HTML that is viewed within an iView, or the creation of iViews, pages and other portal objects within the PCD.
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Modifying the Desktop and Navigation : This section describes the following types of tasks:
- Desktop: Tasks for modifying the look and feel of the portal, including customizing the layout and colors of the portal. You can also create different desktops for different sets of users.
- Navigation: Tasks for enabling users to navigate between content in the portal. You can provide navigation defined in pre-defined roles, navigation based on external data and other types of navigation.
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Connecting to Backend Systems : Tasks for connecting to back-end systems and applications.
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Specialities in the Portal : Describes special portal features that involve several developer tasks.