Why develop with IBM Informix Dynamic Server?
Deploy applications easier using IBM Informix Dynamic Server, and let the database disappear within your application. You can choose the development environments and languages that suit your needs. Deliver blazing OLTP performance that can scale as your solution grows, with the reliability of IDS that won’t let you down.
Take advantage of IBM development tools that integrate with IDS.
Now available: The IBM Informix Dynamic Server Developer Edition
Result: Reduced coding time for high performing applications that you can deploy and forget!
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Java
Learn about the industry proven Java support with IBM Informix Dynamic Server, and how you can leverage IDS extensibility with Java.
.NET
Learn how IDS integrates .NET and Visual Studio to speed application development.
PHP and Perl
Learn more about PHP and Perl technologies with Informix Dynamic Server. Find out more on deploying enterprise PHP solutions with Zend Core for IBM.
New to Ruby on Rails with IDS?
Reduce your code and accelerate your development with IBM IDS and Ruby on Rails. Learn More.
Data Studio
Find out about this no-cost development tool for application DBAs who work with SQL, XML, Java and Web Services.
EGL
Rational Business Developer Extension provides developers of any background a powerful programming paradigm for Web and SOA application for COBOL and Java Runtimes.
ESQL/C
If you are developing in C, get there faster with IBM Informix ESQL/C. Deliver high performance with low-level control in your applications.
4GL
Rapid development for non-GUI environments and reporting are key values of IBM Informix 4GL.
eBook
Informix Dynamic Server Application Development: Getting Started
Redbook
IBM Redbook: Embedding Informix Dynamic Server: An Introduction
White Paper
Application development on IBM Informix Dynamic Server