Supported programming languages and compilers for database application development

You can develop DB2® database applications in the following languages:

• C
• C++
• COBOL
• Fortran
• Java™
• Perl
• PHP
• Python
• Ruby/Ruby on Rails
• REXX
• C#, VB .NET and other .NET languages

The supported APIs and programming languages for developing external routines are generally compatible with those for database application development, however there are some minor differences in prerequisites and support. To review the supported APIs and programming language for external routine development see: Supported APIs and programming languages for external routine development.