#L1-007

Developing Applications Using
IBM Informix 4GL

Course Description

This course introduces you to the powerful features of Informix 4GL, a complete fourth-generation application development language. Using Informix 4GL, build an integrated application that features easy-to-use menus, data entry screens, reports, and on-line help, all with significantly less code than conventional programming languages require.

Your New Skills

• Develop custom applications using Informix 4GL
• Create custom menus
• Create custom data entry forms
• Use the Y2K CENTURY attribute
• Effectively use SQL statements in your application
• Integrate on-line help facilities into your application
• Incorporate error-handling routines into your application
• Use transactions in your application
• Produce custom reports
• Use screen arrays
• Insert multiple rows using arrays
• Execute dynamic SQL statements
• Lock database rows during updates

Who Should Attend: Application developers, database and system administrators, project leaders, technical support personnel

Prerequisites

• Programming experience
• Knowledge of the vi text editor
• Experience using UNIX is recommended
• FN-611 Relational Database Design or equivalent knowledge
• FN-613 Structured Query Language or equivalent knowledge

Length: 5 days

Format: Lecture and hands-on exercises

Course Number: L1-007

Recommended Next Course:

• L2-224 Advanced Informix 4GL Development
• L2-726 Migrating to Informix Dynamic 4GL