#L2-224

Advanced Informix 4GL Development

Course Description

This course covers advanced Informix 4GL topics for the experienced 4GL programmer in a UNIX environment, including standards and tools that are useful for making your development environment more productive. Learn how to implement source code control using Source Code Control System(SCCS), compile applications using makefiles, and debug applications using the Informix 4GL Interactive Debugger. Create a custom runner and debugger for Informix 4GL RDS. Learn how to create and implement 4GL libraries, generic error handling routines, and advanced screen arrays. Learn how to call a C function from a 4GL program. Learn 4GL code, compile, and design optimization techniques. Also covers performance issues related to transactions and locking.

Your New Skills

• Use SCCS for source code control
• Compile 4GL applications using MAKE
• Use 4GL stub programs to increase productivity
• Create 4GL libraries
• Implement re-usable error handling routines
• Create advanced screen arrays
• Call a C function from a 4GL program
• Debug applications using the Informix 4GL Interactive Debugger
• Create custom runners and debuggers for Informix 4GL RDS
• Implement 4GL code, compile, and design optimization techniques
• Understand transaction and locking issues related to performance

Who Should Attend: Application developers, project leaders, technical support personnel

Prerequisites

• Experience developing Informix 4GL applications
• L1-007 Developing Applications Using Informix 4GL or equivalent knowledge

Length: 3 days

Format: Lecture and hands-on exercises

Course Number: L2-224