This part explains the organization of this manual. This manual is organized into the following three parts and an appendix:

• Part 1: Before Reading this Manual
  This is the part you are currently reading. It explains the basic information that we recommend you become familiar with before you read the rest of this manual (it includes the process flow from the introduction of Stream Data Platform - AF to its operation, the organization of this manual, and an overview of application development in Stream Data Platform - AF).
  
• Part 2: CQL Programming
  Part 2 explains how to use CQL to define queries, the basic CQL items used in query definitions, and the CQL syntax.
  
• Part 3: Creating Custom Adaptors
  Part 3 explains how to implement a custom adaptor, how to compile it, and the syntax of the APIs provided by Stream Data Platform - AF.
  
• Appendix
  The appendix explains other information that you can reference while reading this manual.
  

The following table describes the content of the chapters included in each section, and the appendix.

Table 1-1 Content of each chapter and the appendix

Part	Chapter or appendix	Description
Part 1 Before Reading This Manual	1. Overview of Application Development in Stream Data Platform - AF	This is the part you are currently reading. It explains the basic information that we recommend you become familiar with before you read the rest of this manual.
Part 2 CQL Programming	2. Using CQL to Define Queries	Explains how to use CQL for defining queries.
	3. CQL Basic Items and Data Types	Explains the basic items and data types used in CQL.
	4. CQL Reference	Explains the CQL syntax.
	5. Query Definition Samples	Explains query definition samples.
Part 3 Creating Custom Adaptors	6. Creating Custom Adaptors	Explains how to create custom adaptors.
	7. APIs for Sending and Receiving Data	Explains the syntax of the APIs for sending and receiving data used when creating custom adaptors.
	8. Sample Programs Using APIs for Sending and Receiving Data	Explains sample programs that use the APIs for sending and receiving data.
Appendix	A. Reference Material for This Manual	Explains other information that you can reference while reading this manual.