Using the Understand C API

The C API provides read-only access to the Understand database. The analyzed database cannot be changed by API functions. The C Interface to the database is described in this chapter.

This API can be used with any language-specific version of the Understand software. It is not only for use with Understand for C++.

A quick overview of using the C API is provided in the next section. Some code samples utilizing basic API functions are also provided.

The API Reference Section contains detailed descriptions on each API function. Some functions are specific to certain languages. Understand product-specific functions are noted in their descriptions.


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