Preface

The Oracle AI Database XML C API Reference describes Oracle XML Developer's Kits (XDK) and Oracle XML DB APIs for the C programming language. It primarily lists the syntax of functions, methods, and procedures associated with these APIs.

Audience

Oracle Database XML C API Reference is intended for developers who are building XML applications in Oracle.

To use this document, you need a basic understanding of object-oriented programming concepts, familiarity with Structured Query Language (SQL), and working knowledge of application development using the C programming language.

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Related Documents

For more information, see the following documents in the Oracle AI Database documentation set:

• Oracle AI Database Concepts

• Oracle AI Database SQL Language Reference

• Oracle AI Database Object-Relational Developer's Guide

• Oracle AI Database New Features Guide

• Oracle XML Developer's Kit Programmer's Guide

• Oracle XML DB Developer's Guide

• Oracle AI Database Sample Schemas

Additional information may be found at http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/database-features/xdk/overview/index.html

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