In this last chapter, we will be introduced to various library functions that SAP HANA has. We will look at its benefits and the various aspects related to it. We will also see what the predelivered, commonly utilized business and predictive algorithms are.
After completing this chapter, you should be able to:
Understand the application function library
Understand the predictive analysis library
Use the business function library
One of the core concepts of SAP HANA is to move application logic into the database, and to do so, it provides several techniques. One of the most important of these techniques is the use of application functions. Application functions are like database procedures written in C++ and are called from outside to perform data-intensive and complex operations. An Application Function Library contains the Predictive Analysis Library and Business Function Library components.