To use the ClearQuest API, you must have a licensed version of
IBM Rational ClearQuest installed.
The Rational ClearQuest Perl API is implemented as a Perl package
(CQPerlExt). You can use this API to write code that runs within Rational
ClearQuest (hook code), or that runs independently of an instance of the Rational
ClearQuest application. You can also use the API to create an integration
with a new or an existing application (service, tool, or utility) and the
Rational ClearQuest application. External applications that run outside of
Rational ClearQuest View or modify the data Rational ClearQuest stores in
the user database and schema repository. Integrations with an application
and Rational ClearQuest integrate the functionality of a service, tool, or
utility with the capability to view or modify the data Rational ClearQuest
stores in the user database and schema repository.
Learning objectives
After completing the
lessons in this module you will understand the following concepts:
- Programming with the ClearQuest Perl API
- Perl error handling
- ClearQuest Session and Entity objects
Time required
This module should take approximately
5 minutes to complete.
Prerequisites
A licensed version of IBM Rational
ClearQuest must be installed.