[Cobolforgcc-devel] SQL pre-processor

[David E. <de...@ar...>]

Hi All,

I was wondering if anyone else is working on a embedded SQL
pre-processor and run-time.

Reason why I ask is that I have begun some preliminary work on a SQL
pre-processor and RTL for TinyCOBOL.

I think this portion of the compiler should easily integrate in both the
TC and COBOL4GCC projects, so what I would like to suggest is a
co-operation between the two projects in developing the SQL
pre-processor and run-time. 

The current scope of the project is as follows:

Front end Scanner/Parser:
- This will replace END-EXEC to COBOL CALLs to the API libraries.
- Currently considering using asql. This can be found on the web as
  asql_yacc.txt.

Backbend interface
- This will be an interface between the COBOL CALLs to the database API
  or the OBDC API.
- Candidate for an direct interface to the database API.
  A C++ library derived from foxsql which abstracts the underlying
  API's. Currently can dynamically load mSql, MySql, pgSql drivers. 
- Candidates for an interface to the OBDC API.
  unixOBDC
  iOBDC

If anyone would like to help with this sub project, please let me know.
 

David