DataBlade Module Development Overview

These topics serve as an overview of the HCL Informix® DataBlade module development process.The HCL Informix DataBlade module overview serves as an overview of the HCL Informix DataBlade module development process.

A DataBlade module extends the functionality of HCL Informix to handle data with user-defined routines or to handle nontraditional kinds of data, such as full text, images, video, spatial data, and time series.

These topics are written for anyone interested in learning about DataBlade modules, including managers, developers who plan to create DataBlade modules, and developers who plan to create applications that use DataBlade modules. However, you should be familiar with SQL and basic programming concepts.

In contrast, the HCL Informix DataBlade Developers Kit User's Guide provides technical information specifically for developers who are ready to develop DataBlade modules.

For complete system requirements, see the HCL Informix Read Me First sheet for the Informix DataBlade Developers Kit (DBDK).