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title: Developing a Low Code Application
slug: lowcode-en/developing-a-low-code-application
description: Learn how to create a database connection for Low Code application development with this comprehensive guide. Discover why a database connection is essential for Low Code interfaces and explore step-by-step instructions on creating the connection. Gain in
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createdAt: 2023-06-19T13:48:29.000Z
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# Before You Begin

- [x] It is necessary to create a **Database Connection.**

# Database Connection

Low Code requires database connections for database interfaces. It is mandatory to create a DB Connection for Low Code application development.

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# Procedure

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Access the functionality through the navigation menu `Low Code > Configuration > Database Connection`;
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Click on "**Create**";
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Fill in the available fields:

- The types of connections can be (JNDI Connection or Direct Connection):
- For **JNDI** connection, enter the Context and the **JNDI Name**;
- For **Direct** connection, enter the **JDBC Path, Username**, and **Password**.
- Click "**Save**".

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Create your DATABASE CONNECTION and your Low Code APPLICATION entry. The connection type can be JNDI (relative to your license), as shown in the example, or direct (individual Database).
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For direct connections, Low Code uses the jTDS driver to establish the connection; therefore, the connection URL should follow the following example pattern:

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**jdbc\:jtds\:sqlserver://{servidor}:{porta};DatabaseName=\{nome do BD}**
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# Glossary

## JNDI

(Java Naming and Directory Interface) is a Java API (Application Programming Interface) that provides a means of accessing directory services and name management in a distributed computing environment. Through JNDI, Java applications can locate and interact with resources such as database connections, message queues, web services, and other distributed components.

## JTDS Driver

The JTDS driver is a Java implementation of the Tabular Data Stream (TDS) protocol used to access Microsoft SQL Server databases. It provides a JDBC (Java Database Connectivity) connection interface, allowing Java applications to communicate with SQL Server databases, execute queries, update data, and perform other operations.