By using the wizards and views in the relational database tools, you can define and work with databases; define and work with tables, views, and filters; create and work with SQL statements; create and work with DB2 routines (such as DB2 stored procedures and user-defined functions), and create and work with SQLJ files. You can also generate SQL DDL and XML files.
You can read the following topics before creating a data access application. They provide planning and technology overview information that may be useful if you are new to data access or developing data access in this development environment.
If you are already familiar with data access technology the following topics will help you set up your workspace for data access application development, and guide you through the development process.
In addition to the information found in this information center, the following links provide additional learning material.
IBM® Redbooks®: Rational® Application Developer V7 Programming Guide