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Possible Software Used in Exercises

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• C/C++: A popular, general-purpose programming language with a bias towards systems programming


• CGI (Common Gateway Interface): A standard for running external programs from a World Wide Web HTTP server


• J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition): A Java-based, runtime platform that allows Java applications to run on handheld devices


• Java: A multi-platform, object-oriented programming language


• JDBC (Java DataBase Connectivity) or SQLJ: An application programming interface for Java for standard SQL access to databases


• MySQL: A popular, open source relational database management system capable of running on Unix and Windows servers


• Palm OS application programming language: A C-like programming language for Palm application development


• Perl: A programming language developed by Larry Wall, especially designed for processing text


• PL/SQL: Oracle's procedural language extensions to SQL


• SQL (Structured Query Language): A standard language for creating, updating, and querying databases


• SQL*Plus (Oracle9i): SQL*Plus, an Oracle interface, enables you to manipulate SQL commands and PL/SQL blocks


• Unix shell commands: Commands to the part of the Unix operating system that interfaces with the outside world


• WML (Wireless Markup Language): An XML language used to specify content and user interface for WAP devices


• WMLScript: Similar to JavaScript that allows a developer to create scripts to be used on handheld devices