Chapter 15. Object-Relational Programming

  • Triggers

  • User-Defined Functions (UDFs)

  • Table Functions

  • User-Defined Data Types (Distinct Types)

  • Object-Relational Extensions

  • LOBs and Extenders

This chapter covers some of the more powerful features of DB2's SQL language. The extended programming features, UDFs, and table functions are discussed along with triggers and user-defined data types (UDTs). The object-relational extensions used to support these features are also covered, and we take a look at how to implement and use large objects (LOBs) and DB2 Extenders.

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