Jack,

4GL has a built in screen handling, built-in data conversion by type, and
does not use pointers. Also 4GL has several constructs that make
development easier. You can use esql/c, odbc, jdbc, and other client tools
if you prefer.

SPL is strictly for stored procedures.

"Jack A" <hrehal@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:b0d08807fa9633388a0785a9ce996d44@free.teranew s.com...
> Whats the difference between 4GL and SPL. I know SPL is used for writing
> stored procedures. Whats 4GL for and why is it needed.
> Normally the following are provided with databases...
>
> 1. A stored procedure language ( SPL )
> 2. A C interface ( Esql - C)
>
> Whats the deal with 4GL ?
>
> Thanks in advance
>
>