1 General Introduction

The MonetDB/XQuery reference manual serves as the primary entry point to locate information on its functionality, system architecture, services and best practices on using its components.

The manual is produced from a Texinfo framework file, which collects and organizes bits-and-pieces of information scattered around the many source components comprising the MonetDB software family. The Texinfo file is turned into a HTML browse-able version using makeinfo program. The PDF version can be produced using pdflatex. Alternative formats, e.g., XML and DocBook format, can be readily obtained from the Texinfo file.

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