Topic outline

  • Welcome to Learn Caché for Developers

    If you are looking to learn more about Caché but are not sure where to start, don't worry! We have a number of resources available for you. You can: 

    • Get started

      Looking for a basic introduction to Caché? Start by taking an introductory online course!

      • Introduction to InterSystems Products and Technologies URL

        This online course gives a non-technical overview to InterSystems products and technologies. It will help you to explore the possibilities of your existing products, help you to identify products you may need to solve gaps at your workplace and allow you to have educated conversations about all InterSystems products and technologies and their capabilities from a non-technical perspective.

    • Take an online course

      If you want more information about a specific topic, take an online course on Caché. Simply click one of the links below to begin a course:

      • Getting Started with Caché URL

        In this course, you will learn the basics of Caché, its general architecture, why organizations choose it for building applications, and the tools it provides for system management and development: Studio, Terminal, Management Portal, and Documentation.

      • Caché Objects Introduction URL

        This course is designed to give you a basic understanding of Caché objects. This course will provide an overview of Caché classes, methods, and interaction with the Caché database by creating, saving, loading, and deleting objects. The lessons in this course assume that you have some previous object-oriented programming experience.

      • ObjectScript Basics URL

        In this course, you will learn the foundations of the InterSystems ObjectScript language especially as it relates to use in creating variables and objects in InterSystems IRIS Database Platform. You will learn about variables, commands, and operators as well as how to find more information using the InterSystems DocBooks when needed.

      • Creating a Caché Class Definition URL

        This course will cover the basics of developing a class definition in Caché Studio. It will focus on the structure and basic syntax of class definitions, using Class Definition Language (CDL).

    • Attend a class

      Classroom courses with InterSystems provide in-depth knowledge and hands-on exercises to help you learn our products and technologies. Our classes are held in Cambridge, MA and are limited to 15 students to ensure you receive personal care and instruction. 

      • Developing with InterSystems Objects and SQL URL

        This five-day course teaches programmers how to use the tools and techniques within the InterSystems development environment to build high-performance transactional applications. Learners build a complex application using the Atelier IDE, object-oriented design, SQL and unit testing.

    • Read articles and documentation

      You can also use the following links to get direct access to documentation, articles, and white papers on Caché.

    • Complete a Tutorial

      Our tutorials are designed for learners who have access to an instance of Caché and want to learn using a self-directed, hands-on process.

    • Ask questions in the Developer Community

      The Developer Community is a great place to ask questions and find answers. Follow the links below to learn more about the community and join the conversation!  If you have created an account on the InterSystems Learning site, you can use the same login information to join the Community.