Database basics
The next several chapters explain how to use Smalltalk tools to perform database operations. They include the following topics:
• A brief tour of the Smalltalk classes for creating database applications
• Instructions for accessing your database management system and binding to your database
• How to create and delete databases and tables
• Step-by-step instructions for querying databases using VA Smalltalk / VAST Platform database classes
• Tips for handling errors, ensuring row schema consistency, binary data limits, and intercepting SQL 000 codes
The database classes can be divided into four categories: base classes, classes for defining database resources and operations, classes for manipulating database data, and classes for using database data links.
Last modified date: 10/02/2020