DataBlade Developers Kit User's Guide Getting Started with DataBlade Module Development

In This Chapter

What Is a DataBlade Module?

DataBlade Developers Kit Tools

Preparing to Develop DataBlade Modules

Becoming Familiar with Informix Software and Documentation

The DataBlade Partners Program

Installing Informix Software

DataBlade Developers Kit Tutorial

Creating a Practice DataBlade Module

Designing Your DataBlade Module

Writing a Functional Specification

Programming Resources

Writing a Design Specification

Creating an Iterative Development Plan

Contacting the Informix Registry

Developing Your DataBlade Module

Editing and Compiling DataBlade Module Code

Debugging Your DataBlade Module

Packaging Your DataBlade Module

Certifying Your DataBlade Module