The primary purpose of ij is to allow the execution of SQL
statements interactively or via scripts. Since SQL statements can be quite
long ij uses the semicolon to mark the end of statement or command. All statements
must be terminated with a semicolon. ij uses properties, listed later in this
guide, to simplify its use. ij also recognizes specialized commands that
extends its functionality such as the ability to create and test cursors
and prepared statements, transaction control and more. For complete information
about ij commands, see later
in the Tools Guide.