Embedded SQL Programming Guide

Chapter 1. Getting Started With DB2 Application Development

This chapter discusses the process by which a database manager application is developed, from creating the working environment with a sample database, through designing, coding, and running the program.

The specific topics discussed are:

• "Prerequisites for Programming"
• "Coding a DB2 Application"
• "Designing an Application For DB2"
• "Alternatives for Coding DB2 Applications"
• "Creating and Preparing the Source Files"
• "Creating Packages for Compiled Applications"
• "Supported SQL Statements"
• "Authorization Considerations"
• "Database Manager APIs Used in Embedded or CLI Programs"
• "Setting Up the Testing Environment"
• "Running, Testing and Debugging Your Programs"
• "Prototyping Your SQL Statements"

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