Chapter 13. Best Practices
In this chapter, we will cover:
- Reducing the number of query items
- Highlighting hidden items
- Using relative paths for images
- Controlling JavaScript file execution
- Customizing classes for report-wide effect
- Creating templates
- Regression testing
- Commenting the code
- Naming data containers (lists, crosstabs, and charts) for use in Cognos Workspace
- Enabling larger worksheet size for Excel 2007
Introduction
In this chapter, we will see some of the best practices followed in the world of IBM Cognos report development. Once you learn them and start using them in your day-to-day life, you will notice that these practices not only save your time but also reduce the number of defects and benefit the ongoing maintenance of reports.
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