Designing Java routines

Designing Java™ routines is a task that should precede creating Java routines. Designing Java routines is related to both designing external routines implemented in other programming languages and designing Java database applications.

Before you begin

Knowledge and experience with embedded SQL application development as well as general knowledge of external routines. The following topics can provide you with some of the required prerequisite information.

For more information on the features and uses of external routines, see:
For more information about how to program a basic Java application using either the JDBC or SQLJ application programming interfaces, see:

About this task

With the prerequisite knowledge, designing Java routines consists mainly of learning about the unique features and characteristics of Java routines:

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What to do next

After having learned about the Java characteristics, you might want to refer to: