Preparing an application program to run

DB2 applications require different methods of program preparation depending on the type of the application:

  • Applications that contain embedded static or dynamic SQL statements

    DB2 applications embed SQL statements in traditional language programs. To use these programs, you must follow the typical preparation steps (compile, link-edit, and run) as well as the DB2 precompile and bind steps. Figure 6.1 gives you an overview of those preparation steps.

    Figure 6.1. Overview of program preparation process for applications that contain embedded SQL

  • Applications in interpreted languages, such as REXX

    REXX procedures ...

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