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Comparison of SQL and Navigational Database APIs
Pages
17
Time to read
20 mins
Publication
Language
English
Summary
This research article explores the choice between SQL and navigational database APIs for embedded systems. It examines the benefits of SQL, such as familiarity and ease of use, and compares it with navigational APIs integrated with C++. The paper includes a sample application implementation to analyze programming ease, maintainability, determinism, and the learning curve, highlighting the role of SQL optimizers in database API evaluation.
