Chapter 3: Programming with the InterBase API

This chapter provides information specific to programming InterBase applications on a client with C/C++. It assumes familiarity with C/C++ or Microsoft C/C++, InterBase, and the InterBase documentation set, particularly the Language Reference.

Topics Covered in the Chapter

• Basic Procedure for Application Development
• Supported Development Environments
• User Name and Password Requirements
• Specifying User Name and Password
• Using Environment Variables
• Datatypes
• Calling Conventions
• Building Applications