Introduction to Pathmaker

About This Manual
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The Pathmaker product is a tool that assists in the creation of Pathway requester-
server applications for computer systems that use the Tandem NonStop Kernel. The
Introduction to Pathmaker manual provides a comprehensive introduction to the
Pathmaker product. The manual explains how an application created with the
Pathmaker product looks and behaves, defines basic Pathmaker terminology, and
suggests several general approaches for successfully using the product. In addition,
basic information about Pathway and online transaction processing (OLTP) is
included. The information in this manual provides the foundation needed to
effectively use the other books in the Pathmaker manual set.
Objectives of This
Manual
Given this manual, readers will be able to:
Identify many of the benefits and features of the Pathmaker product.
Define Pathmaker terminology and concepts.
Define Pathway terminology and concepts.
Identify the main purpose of these Tandem products: Pathmaker, Pathway,
NonStop SQL, Enscribe, Enscribe DDL, and TMF.
Explain the architecture of an application produced with the Pathmaker product.
Describe the types of applications that can be produced with the Pathmaker
product.
List the types of requesters and services used for creating Pathmaker applications.
Explain where the Pathmaker product fits into the life cycle of an application.
Effectively use the other manuals in the Pathmaker manual set.
Audience The Introduction to Pathmaker manual is designed for all Pathmaker users. The manual
is especially informative for those who are preparing to use the product for the first
time and for those who must decide if the Pathmaker product is an appropriate tool
for their particular situation.
The Introduction to Pathmaker manual explains all of the major concepts and
terminology that should be understood before the Pathmaker product is used or an
application development effort that will use the product is planned.
Organization of This
Manual
The Introduction to Pathmaker manual is divided into three major sections.
These are:
Section 1—Introduction to Pathmaker and Pathway
Section 2—Pathmaker Applications
Section 3—Using Pathmaker —An Overview