Murach's DB2 for the COBOL Programmer: Essential SQL Database Programming Guide with Embedded SQL Techniques, Data Manipulation & Error Handling - Programming Books for Application Development

Essential DB2 Skills
Master DB2 database programming with this comprehensive guide designed for COBOL developers. Learn critical concepts for working with DB2 data using embedded SQL, including basic coding features, error handling, and ROLLBACK protection. Written from a programmer's perspective, this book quickly teaches you the essential skills needed to efficiently access and process DB2 data in your COBOL applications.

Updated for Version 4
This second edition has been thoroughly updated to cover DB2 Version 4 enhancements. Learn advanced features like outer joins, explicit syntax for inner joins, and powerful data manipulation using column functions and scalar functions. The book includes practical examples of subqueries and modern DB2 techniques that help streamline your database operations in COBOL programs.

Practical Programming Focus
Written specifically for working programmers, this guide emphasizes real-world application development. The content focuses on practical DB2 programming techniques you'll use daily, with clear explanations of program efficiency and data protection. Ideal for COBOL developers who need to quickly implement DB2 database functionality in their applications.

-DB2 concepts for COBOL programmers
-Embedded SQL programming techniques
-Data manipulation with functions
-Error handling and data protection
-Program efficiency optimization

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