How can developers effectively implement and manage large-scale applications using the Informix relational database management system? The authors, Paul R. Allen and Richard J. Bambara, provide a technical framework for utilizing Informix release 7.1, focusing on the integration of external development tools to optimize database performance and application architecture.

This text serves as a specialized reference for developers working within the specific constraints of the Informix 7.1 environment. Experts note that the book is highly focused on the integration of specific third-party development tools rather than broad database administration.