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That's true but the point of using an ODBC compliant DB (Open Database Connectivity) is that it acts like a supplementary layer between your database and your program.<br />
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So if you need to manage different kinds of databases OR you want to use a database that you don t really know, you can use ODBC to handle your requests. It acts kinda like a middleware which allows a programmer to abstract a program from a database.
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That's true but the point of using an ODBC compliant DB (Open Database Connectivity) is that it acts like a supplementary layer between your database and your program.

So if you need to manage different kinds of databases OR you want to use a database that you don t really know, you can use ODBC to handle your requests. It acts kinda like a middleware which allows a programmer to abstract a program from a database.

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What is an ODBC compliant application ?
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What is ODBC compliant application ?

Databases are organized collections of data, most commonly accessed through management systems including schemas, tables, queries and processes that allow users to enter and manipulate the information or utilize it in other fashions, such as with web applications or for reporting purposes.