Programs are build from different types of source code files. These source files are
transformed by compilers to binary files that are deployed on production environments.
- Database Schema Files
- The database schema files describe the structure of the database tables, and are
used by compilers to resolve data types for variable declaration and form field definitions.
- Form Specification Files
- The form specification files define the layout of application screens.
- Program Modules
- The program source files implement the business logic of your application. A
program is built with a set of modules containing language instructions.
- Message Files
- The message files hold texts that can be loaded at runtime. Each text is identified
by a number. Message files are used to implement a help system in your application.
- Localized Strings Files
- The localized strings files contain application strings that are loaded
automatically at runtime. Each string is identified by an identifier. Language-specific string files
simplify the internationalization of your application.
- Resource Files
- The resource files are used to centralize application elements and settings in
external XML files. Resource files do not need to be compiled.