UltraLite C++ User's Guide
  Tutorial: An Introductory Application

Introduction

This tutorial guides you through the process of building an UltraLite for C++ application. The application is built for a Windows operating system, and runs at a command prompt.

This tutorial uses a text editor to edit the C++ files. You can also use UltraLite for C++ in any C++ development environment, such as Microsoft Visual Studio.

Timing 

The tutorial takes about 30 minutes if you copy and paste the code. If you enter the code yourself, it takes significantly longer.

Competencies and experience 

This tutorial assumes:

• you are familiar with the C++ programming language

• you have a C++ compiler installed on your computer

• you know how to create an UltraLite schema using the UltraLite Schema Painter

Goals 

The goals for the tutorial are to gain competence and familiarity with the process of developing an UltraLite for C++ application.