Developing applications to access simple data grids

You can use two different options to create maps, read, write, and update simple data grids. You can write a Java client application that uses the ObjectMap API. You can also use the REST gateway to develop a non-Java application to access the simple data grid.

Before you begin

You must have an existing simple data grid. For more information about creating a simple data grid, see Creating simple data grids.

If you are using a dynamic cache or session data grid, you can use your existing applications without modification.

  • Accessing API documentation
    You can access the API documentation for WebSphere DataPower XC10 Appliance by downloading a zip file archive, incorporating the API documentation into your development environment, or viewing the API documentation in the information center.
  • Developing data grid applications with Java APIs
    You can connect to catalog server, obtain ObjectGrid instance, and use ObjectMap API.
  • Developing data grid applications with the REST gateway
    You can use the Representational State Transfer (REST) gateway to access simple data grids that are hosted by a collective. This REST gateway is useful when you must access grid data from non-Java environments.
  • Dynamic map configuration options
    You can create additional maps in a data grid by having your client application connect to the specially-named map. When this connection occurs, the map is automatically created.
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