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 and IBM Smalltalk 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.
