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9.3.1 Overview of API for C
The Connect API for C was developed using Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Professional
Edition and tested using Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition.
The Connect API for C simplifies the process of developing C and C++ applications that
interact with IMS through IMS Connect in the following ways:
It manages the communication between the C application and IMS Connect. The client
application provides property values that describe the type of connection to establish with
IMS Connect. The IMS Enterprise Suite API for C establishes a connection for the
applications and maintains that connection for as long as it is needed,
It helps you to set the interaction specificat ...