Tools for access-client development

Because access clients are written Java, you can develop them on either a Windows or Linux system. The following table lists the tools that IBM WebSphere provides for access-client development.

IBM WebSphere tool Description
Server Access Development Kit (SADK) Includes the following:
  • Sample data handlers
  • Stub file for extending DataHandler class
Server Access Interface API Contains Java classes to access InterChange Server Express from within an access client.
Data Handler API Contains a single class, DataHandler, which you extend to create a custom data handler.
IBM WebSphere Java Connector Development Kit (JCDK) Includes Java classes to work with business objects.
Integrated Test Environment (ITE) Development debug tool that supports Access Interface simulator called "Client simulator" to test the collaboration from an Access Interface client.

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